Dragoncrest Cliffs Alfonsino

Swordfish smiled at the confirmation, glad that Njord had made good on his agreement to share their earnings with Meerkat.

The extra weight she might have gained had not shifted the boy’s love of bringing her food. He enjoyed hunting, he had found. The rewards were magnificent, and he had grown fond of trying prey in all its variety. No matter what he chased, the young seafarer always made sure to bring something back for his mom. If she gained another fifty pounds, he would still carry treats to her to show her that she meant enough to him that he would share his most treasured spoils.

Ah… aye, sure. If ya don’t think yer gonna finish it all, Swordfish agreed, his voice drab as it left his lips. Whatcha been up to, ma? He hoped she would talk and fill his head with certainties that she was doing better.