Swiftcurrent Creek pearls

a zealous glint had entered all of lestan. he walked with an upright step, consumed by thoughts of this fire.
and now he knew he must tell @Akavir, bring him close at last to the place that was loch teine, and the grievance their family had suffered there — and much, much more. admissions. revelations.
with him, he carried the round piece of bone, tangled into the fur along his throat where it hung and bounced with each step.
his eyes were wild as he hunted for his cousin only.