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Star had been working on finishing the drawing for Erik most of the day. Her hand flew over her work, making Wolf appear so lifelike he could jump right off the paper. She pauses and looks over her work hoping Erik will like the drawing. She had one for Alise too, but hadnt given it to her yet. Rowan had said Alise wasnt feeling well, she was having lots of back pain lately and thought the babies would come soon. Maybe now would be a good time to give her the drawing... I hope she likes it....

Opening her portfolio Star flipped through the drawings and sketches until she found the one that she wanted. It was done in colored pencil and showed Alise, her hair down, standing with Panther, one hand on her rounded tummy, the other on Panthers neck. The path to the cemetery and the woods is in the background. Star puts it in a folder and rummaging through her things finds another for Eriks picture.

She heads outside and down the path and meets Rowan. After greeting each other Rowan asks “What are the folders for? Did you bring some of your drawings?”

Star nods, “Ff..for Aa..alise and E..erik..”

“Your drawings are awesome. I am sure they will love them.” and then Rowan is lost in thought. Its good to hear her trying to talk more, but where does the stutter come in? Is it because she has been silent and alone for so long? Is her silence more related to her shyness about the way she speaks and not so much about the attack? Has she always had the stutter? I dont know much about speech problems, who can I ask?

Rowan shakes her head as if to clear her mind. Star gives her a questioning look and Rowan laughs, “Too many thoughts in there today. Lets get to the tavern so you can deliver your pictures.”

Star smiles and nods, hoping that Erik is there and that they get to spend some time together.