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“He does ht”

“I was tired last night,” Ayla said “And thisto have a baby” From his expression, she suspected he was concerned aboutsickness

“It was a full day You met a lot of people”

“And I liked rin “I’m just not used to soI can’t even remember everyone’s name”

“You just met them No one expects you to remember them all”

They dismounted in the horse lanced up, Ayla noticed the Falling Stone silhouetted against the clear sky, and for a low; but when she blinked, it was gone The sun is bright, she thought Imy eyes

Wolf appeared out of the high grass; he had followed the interesting scents When he saw Ayla standing still, blinking, he decided it was tie canine caught her off guard when he jumped up and put his paws on the front of her shoulders She staggered a bit, but caught herself and braced to hold his weight as he licked her jaw and held it in his teeth

“Good y ruff in both hands “I think you’re feeling full of yourself today, too Just like the horses” He dropped down and followed her up the path, ignoring the gawks of those who had not seen that particular display of affection before, and the s the reaction Ayla signaled him to stay with her

She thought about stopping at Marthona’s dwelling to leave the full waterbag, but Jondalar continued beyond the dwelling area and she walked with him They passed by the work area toward the southwest end of the overhang Ahead, Ayla saw several people standing and sitting near the reht’s bonfire

“There you are!” Joharran said, getting up fro toward them

As they got closer, Ayla noticed a s Nearby was a deep basket, which was filled with steaetaldark, and her nose detected the scent of pine pitch, which had been used to keep it watertight

Proleva ladled so the cup to her

“Thank you,” Ayla said, taking the cup She took a drink It was a nice blend of herbs, with just a hint of pine She dranksolid The liquid wasShe noticed an unoccupied stone block and sat down, hoping her stomach would settle Wolf lay down at her feet She held the cup in her hand without drinking and wished she had brewed so after” drink she had developed for Talut, the Mamutoi headman of the Lion Camp

Zelandoni looked at Ayla closely and thought she detected soht be an appropriate rime to stop for a bite to eat Are there any leftovers froht?” she said to Proleva

“That’s a good idea,” Marthona said “It’s afterto eat yet, Ayla?”