The day of Mr. Reindeer's departure for higher elevation came too soon. As the herd of reindeers were grouped and gathered together by the drovers, Tuzi came to bid the kind creatures farewell.
Wrapping her arms around Mr. Reindeer's great neck, she buried her face into his furr. Tuzi whispered to the beast that she will miss him dearly and will await his return. She asked the creature to be his usual kind self. Surely the handsome beast will find a mate for himself during the summer.
Oyuna had informed the Goddess Tuzi that like werewolves, reindeers must also find mates. If not, they would be alone during mating season in the Fall.
Although Tuzi had no idea what "mating" meant, it sounded like a serious matter.
Patting the benevolent creature on its head, Tuzi said with great sincerity to the thing, "Mr. Reindeer, you are the friendliest one! I know you can do it! Find yourself a mate. That way, you won't be so lonely without me there..."