Moonspear when i found the angels were drinking wine

the snowdrop shook her head. "ying would not leave you. she helped me to carry you until you returned from your spirit-walk." 

she did not know why she cared. a second lingering look spared arcturus more of her supposition; kukutux drew a breath and moved beyond.

"i will bring you something to eat," the duck murmured, inching toward the denmouth but ready to pause should he have need of her.