Tamen wrapped his strong arms around his daughter remembering as she did  how she had always loved to curl up on his lap whether he was working on a project or not.  In his mind his carvings could always wait and be finished at a later time.  Nothing had ever been more important to the man than the daughter of his spirit and the woman who had given birth to her.<br/><br/>"You are too kind daughter of my heart and spirit.  But just hearing you say you shall not completely leave brings great joy to my heart.  In this alone I could find much to smile about.  Knowing you are near and being able to see both you and and your children as they grow I am sure will also bring even more of those smiles and laughter that you so wish to hear."<br/><br/>"And yes I shall take your wise advise and try to make some new friends at this years summer meeting.  Your mother would have been so proud to see how grown up you have become."  Even as the last words fell from his lips Tamen gave Ayshia a tight hug kissing the top of her head.<br/><br/>"As for my plans for the day... well I am afraid what ever those activities end up being will have to be done inside.  Its the last month of winter when the blizzards and snow storms are at their worst while the winter strives to keep its grip upon the land for as long as it possibly can.  Mark my words daughter of my heart there is a large storm brewing and it would not be safe to venture no further than the entryway of the lodge."<br/><br/>As he finished speaking Thomas was just beginning his rounds to announce that lunch was ready.  Smiling at Ayshia hearing Thomas calling out to the headman Tamen says,  "Well at least now we know of one thing for sure we are going to be doing today.  Come lets get ready before Thomas gets all the way down here with his news."  Then a bit of a mischievous grin formed on his lips as he causally added with a slight chuckle in his voice, "You know speaking of potential mates our headman is a very good man and he has not yet began his search for a mate.  Perhaps you could corner his heart before he begins to make other plans for this years summer meeting."<br/><br/>