The mass exodus was halted for a time with Wendy withdrawing from the rest of society and the shaman ready to give birth, the large clan felt that this location would be as good a place as any to fortify and replenish their food stores. As if Dankiyet planned it herself, once her tent was raised she declared that it was time for her child to be born. Ashfoot and Avensong attended her with David by her side. David held her hand and gave her sips of water while she walked or squatted in an attempt to reposition the baby. Finally time for the newest member of the clan to be welcomed had arrived.
Dankiyet rested while David was handed his son, who they named Torch. Dankiyet kissed her baby then instructed her partner to introduce him to the rest of the clan. “Go, he needs to be seen. It’s a
