Duskfire Glacier hebamme

Veteran's presence was acknowledged and then quickly forgotten (so it seemed) as the adults became involved in their conversation. 

Mama had clearly gestured for him to stand with her, but that parcel at Mahler's feet was looking awfully suspicious. As much as Veteran hated anything Unknown, he felt it was his duty to inspect the parcel for anything that could be dangerous to Mama and his sister. 

Veteran slunk over to the deerhide and nosed at it. A corner fell open, and he immediately looked up at the adults guiltily, wondering if they saw. If they cared.