The hug exchanged with Caldon was, different. There was a stiffness and almost awkwardness to his body language that had her concerned if there was something wrong. â€œWell you know I can't go around smelling like dung all day. Even if it did keep me safe from your harassment,â€ she joked as she swatted away his hand in his attempts to tickle her. â€œWhy not make yourself useful and help get everyone organized and getting changed into something....nicerâ€ she lightly punched him on the arm, â€œIt is a celebration after allâ€ as she began to head toward her hearth to dress for the night she paused and looked back at him, â€œOh and don't go trying to hide on me when it comes time for the dancing. I swear you and Jairek are always hiding from me when it comes time for the dancingâ€ shaking her head, though a smile was still on her face, â€œOne would think that I still smelled or somethingâ€<br/><br/>With a wave over her shoulder she continued to her hearth to change out of the towel she was still wearing and into her outfit for the evening.<br/><br/>A few moments later she emerged dressed. She had changed her clothing and combed out her, the braids that she had in earlier today gone leaving her hair with a slight curl to it once it had been combed out a bit. A soft buck skin sleeveless shirt trimmed in white wolf fur with seashells sewn into the leather, which matched her her buck skin leggings which were decorated in similar fashion, it was the nicest thing that she owned. Something that she had made herself hunting down every piece on her own and taking most of last winter to finish it off, it was something that she was truly pleased with and that she wore with pride on such occasions.<br/><br/>The center of the cave was a buzz of activity that only got louder as Lyall approached. The smell of roasting meats and vegetables, freshly cut fruits, fermented drinks a flowing freely. A joyous atmosphere possessed her people and it brought Lyall pride to see them in such a happy state. Hugs, warm pats on the back and the general exchanging of friendly contact greeted Lyall as she made her way through the thick crowd to the center where a large log was set up for just such an occasion. Even though the celebration had yet to truly begin people were already well into their own merry making, with what she was about to say and do mostly just making it all official.<br/><br/>Stepping up onto the log cheers rose up from her people that warmed her heart and made her smile, she even allowed herself a moment to bask in the moment before raising her hands to call them to silence. As the hush fell upon the crowd Lyall waited a moment, giving the anticipation and the anxiety a chance to build adding to the drama of moment. When she felt enough time had passed she finally spoke up.<br/><br/>"My people....yet another season has come and gone with us growing and remaining strong!" cheers rose up that quickly died down so that she could continue.<br/><br/>"The Great Mother has provided well for us all once again and though she now slumbers till the coming of next season she is still with us. Guiding us, watching over us, protecting and providing for us! So let us give thanks to her this night! Let us thank the Great Mother for that she has done for us! Thank her for our families! For our home! For the great time that we will be having tonight!" the last bit caused several people to cry out in cheers. Especially as the ending of her little speech was punctuated by the arrival of the Shamen who seemed to come up from the very flames which had suddenly flared to life.