Dream Love
I started to protest her kindness, thinking that she’d freeze in my stead, but Marc stopped me by whispering that it would be an insult to refuse; especially since I was their future queen.
I had a lot to learn.
A tall, young man who looked like he’d fill out to equal Marc when he matured came onto the porch and informed Marc that they were ready for the ceremony. I looked at Marc, questioningly, but he simply told the young man that we’d be right along.
On our way down the path to the campgrounds, he told me that, although the body was immediately disposed of, a small spirit release ceremony was held to insure no one clung emotionally to prohibit an easy transition for the deceased.