"Thank you," Visha said as she got up.
Stepping out of the circle. She called Xeno and Uri, telling them they could have someone take the food now.
The pack members took the deer and other things to deal with them so they could eat. This would be their first meal in their new home after receiving the blessing.
Everyone went about what they needed to do. Butchering the deer and cleaning the vegetables. The melon was rolled to the side for them to eat later.
The pack was unusually silent as they went about their duties. The only sounds were those of Kit and Nimo playing and the sounds of chopping and scraping.
The three deer were placed on a spit to roast. They didn't need to ask Visha for help this time. On the road, they learned what seasoning to use to make the meat taste good.
The first to break the silence was Chi. "Why is everyone so quiet?" She asked. Her voice reached everyone's ears.
Willa, beside her, gave her a strange look.
