Northstar Vale mindless

He grabbed at her and Towhee snuffled against his ruff. She’d been born deaf, so she never missed being able to hear. But as she pressed her face into the fuzzy heat of Maxim’s neck, she wondered what it would be like to just stay there while he spoke and still be able to understand.

Sighing, they pulled apart. Maxim’s ideas quickly distracted her and she smiled. She was partial to Nikola and Katya, though she didn’t say so. He mentioned another name, one he liked in particular, which might fit a strong child.

All our children are stronk! Towhee said with playful indignation. What is this name? she demanded.