180 A Bittersweet Reunion

As the atmosphere was filled with the laughter of Oyuna, and the women peered curiously in their direction, it was a shout from one of their fellow villagers that shattered the peace.

Alerted, Tuzi immediately rose from her spot and began to run in the direction of the noise. So focused was she, that the pile of soggy blankets was completely forgotten about and Oyuna scrambled to gather them into the baskets.

The scene that Tuzi came upon was a dusty one, as the drovers were herding the reindeers back into New Moon. It rattled the rabbit shifter with surprise as the beasts weren't expected to descend for another few weeks.

Tuzi's eyes widened as she practically squealed in delight, "What is this…?! The reindeers have returned!"