I wound my way back to my mother and fathers fires.. just to sit a spell and talk.. see if they needed anything.. Madga was there are the fires.. she looked in much better health than the last time I saw her. Her cheeks were high and her eyes sparkled with much life.. I was telling my mother about the old warrior.. when Magda spoke up.. That is Ephraim.. his mate was Ezzie. she past last hand... I looked at her in surprise but then again not really.. He was crying on his step.. I said softly.. Magda just nodded.. They were never apart except when he went on raids and battles... He claimed her around the same time I was claimed.. Once he commanded a hundred men.. proud warrior... still is.. :she nodded: Yes but right now his heart is hurting.. I found his fires out and no food.. his wagon had not been cleaned.. but I took care of that... Magda smiled at me.. You are a good young woman Yamka.. your parents should be proud of you..
My mother said and listened. I could see her looking at me with a new light.. My baby has grown up it would seem.. and finally found out what it means to be a tuchuk.. whether of the 1st fires or the outerwagons.. We take of our own.. I am quite proud of her... We would not have you blessing our fires if not for her Magda..
Magda stood up.. I could hear a little groan.. I will go see the old warrior... and visit with him... I started to chuckle a little.. Be careful. he still has a spark left in that old body of his.. I left a slave or two with him.. and he pinched my butt when I left.. Madga looked at me and grinned.. I will take my stick!
I rested my head on my mother's shoulder for a moment.. Before I got up to leave.. I still have a few more wagons to check on... Before I find my furs..
Mother gave me some of her honeynut cookies to take with me.. as I kissed her cheek and gave her a hug.. If you need me for anything to get ready for the move.. just send one of my brothers for me.. I will come as fast as I can...
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