Gale went back into the house with Snow after some time, Nikan joining them. Her attention seemed to put Koda back into a good mood, the baby returning to play with his toys. She helped finish up the cleaning she had to do, giving her goodbyes before she returned home. With Nikan at her side, Gale walked toward the dwelling with her hand rested in the fur of the beast's shoulders. She felt the world had settled, at least a little, despite the trouble in the valley. In time, she knew that would end as well. Gale slowed to a stop at the door of the dwelling, watching toward the edge of the village. Gale toyed with the idea of going to see Broin where he worked in the field, her fingers moving through Nikan's fur. After a few minutes of thought, Gale decided that she would. Leaving the dwelli
