Nash observed the children, listening carefully as Marrah explained the Chasm's water situation. His ears dropped in sympathy. He couldn't imagine - no, wait, he could - how stressful such a journey must be for the expecting mothers. If Aquene had to travel that far just to get a drink, he might lose his mind. He'd probably spend all his time travelling back and forth so she wouldn't have to.

Kateri spoke up, drawing the guardian's attention before he looked back to their visitors. An amused smile pulled at his mouth as both girls were quick to inform him they'd received permission to stay. He glanced at his step-daughter. "Oksana and Al will get the final stay, but I don't see why you can't at least come in and rest from your journey." He offered Marrah and Enera a friendly tail-wave. "Why don't we head in and see if we can find Sana?" He looked to Kateri. "Could you run ahead and see if you can find your dad?"