Urgent Quest Completed!

"... Now, are we gonna let the food get any colder? Wouldn't those brothers of yours prefer a festive send-off?" 

Rizz's remark permeated the settlement. And both chiefs broke out in laughter. 

"Let's eat!" Skrod bellowed. 

That incited a rush to the reheated meals atop the firepits. More platters were brought to the guests of honor, along with more than enough food for the quilt of the wounded. 

It was a rare moment for Kerl, to eat away from his wife and son. However, that problem was solved the moment his father stood back up. 

"Here you are, Dear," the former chief took Gillee's hand and guided her to the quilt of honor. "Now, you are privileged to sit here, just as Lady Barka. I'm sure you're not as shy as my son in that regard."