Dragoncrest Cliffs here comes the sound

Sure, Meerkat said easily, breezily, or you can be a sitter, she repeated, which is more about minding them than teaching them. Both callings are valid. If you do decide to pursue coaching, you know I’ll be your number one cheerleader, right?

She threw a soft elbow at Jorunn, nudging her with it and leaning toward her again before straightening her spine. Meerkat smiled brightly at what she perceived to be a high compliment, considering her line of work.

Well, I don’t tell people what they want to hear but I do try to tell them what they need to hear, Meerkat laughed, so I appreciate that.

With Njord back home where he belonged, everything felt lighter. Smiles came easier, as did her words. And though she could spare so many of those for her friend, she found herself suddenly and sharply pining to return to her husband’s side. He had only just returned, she couldn’t bear to be apart from him for more than a few minutes.

Njord’s sleeping but I want to be there when he wakes up. I’ll catch up with you later, if that’s alright? Meerkat asked Jorunn, readying to pick up the fish and depart but pausing, eyes resting fondly on her cinnamon-spiced features.