Moonsong Glacier pittaq ▱

The panther's head dipped once more, accepting these words as her blessing. He did not know the word she called him, but he committed it to memory all the same.

"In my family, we bless one another: Be strong and vigilant. Protect one another. I will see you on the other side." He offered a smile that was a little truer than his last few. "Be well, moonwoman."

And he let her go.