~Ramuell~ ~Ramuell~When we returned from our mushroom gathering adventure, Shiya matter-of-factly moved her bedding furs next to mine. I was surprised but not disappointed by her decision. In fact, I have been happier during the last kuuk than at any time in the last several annum. The people of the Clan noticed that our relationship had “evolved.” I heard a few comments, but there was no snickering behind our backs or teasing and nothing judgmental was said. The clanspeople simply accepted and perhaps even expected this development. I’m not sure, but maybe at some level I too expected this to happen. Even though our relationship has changed, Shiya and I continue going about our daily tasks as we always have. Shiya has emerged as one of the clan’s leaders, while I have been adamant abou

