Northstar Vale to see the world in a grain of sand

four children.

meadow walked the fierce world of mother's pain, and tamar sat beside until reyson was summoned.

and then she backed for space, pressing her flank to the opposite side of the one she loved as sister.

antigone. zulema. zosime. each of them given a moment in her mind as little ones were brought into their first breath.

tears of joy wet her face; she kissed meadow's cheek and offered a croon of delight.

"congratulations to you both."