Deuteronomy 31:6,8

Modesty watched with keen interest as her mother and Cala laid out each of the ceremonial implements with interest. After drinking the concoction, she had laid down alongside her family, eyelids growing heavier with each deep breath. She slipped into Somnium with ease, just like opening her eyes after blinking, a new world began to shift around her, the only solid thing, the ground beneath her feet… or was it?

Her mother called their grandfather forward and the girl was consumed with awe at the way he took shape in front of them. She allowed her brother to step forward first, making his introductions, while she basked in the peacefulness of this place. Awe and pride filled the yearling girl as she took her turn in stepping forward. “I am Modesty,” she introduced herself with a dip of her head, her tail waving welcomingly behind her. She made space for Faith to step forward, her gaze drifting to this other world that surrounded them with intense interest. Just what was this place?

“Speech”