The Shelters of Stone
““The zelandonia are preparing the hunting ceremony,” a voice said.
“We’ll be right there,” Jondalar said quietly.
They were already awake, but not dressed. Ayla had been fighting down a bit of nausea and trying to decide what to wear, not that she had much to choose from. She would have to make herself some clothes. Perhaps she would be able to get a hide or two from their kill today. She looked again at the sleeveless tunic and calf-length leggings, the boys’ underwear Marona had given to her,... and made a decision. Why not? It was a comfortable outfit, and it would probably be hot later today.
Jondalar watched her put on the clothing Marona had given her, but didn’t say anything. It had been given to her, after all. She could use it for anything she wanted. He looked up when he saw his mother coming out of her sleeping place.
“Mother, I hope we didn’t wake you,” Jondalar said.
“You didn’t wake me. I still feel an edge of excitement just before a hunt, even though I haven’t gone hunting for years,”MoreLess
“We’ll be right there,” Jondalar said quietly.
They were already awake, but not dressed. Ayla had been fighting down a bit of nausea and trying to decide what to wear, not that she had much to choose from. She would have to make herself some clothes. Perhaps she would be able to get a hide or two from their kill today. She looked again at the sleeveless tunic and calf-length leggings, the boys’ underwear Marona had given to her,... and made a decision. Why not? It was a comfortable outfit, and it would probably be hot later today.
Jondalar watched her put on the clothing Marona had given her, but didn’t say anything. It had been given to her, after all. She could use it for anything she wanted. He looked up when he saw his mother coming out of her sleeping place.
“Mother, I hope we didn’t wake you,” Jondalar said.
“You didn’t wake me. I still feel an edge of excitement just before a hunt, even though I haven’t gone hunting for years,”MoreLess
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