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she followed the path that the amberglow eyes tracked across the mountain. kukutux wanted to tell the young one to return to bronco, to go to the caldera. not from a place of malice, but of worry. and yet sialuk was happy that she had come, and the duck was grateful for the offer of help. "i thank you, meerkat. we are stronger for you here."

if the girl allowed, the duck meant to sit somewhat closer, reaching to preen gently the wear of travel from the other's pelt. "bronco is a good leader. i have heard him calling. the singing of firefly gave me strength."