Word Count → 259 :: Assuming Ata is already there with her sister and mother.
Ataxia, the eldest and smallest of her litter, was usually the most vocal of her siblings. On this dismal occasion, however, no sound came from her. The girl stood there, mouth slightly agape, unable to form a coherent thought or sentence. Her eyes took in the scene of her father's funeral pyre, and all those that gathered around him. Although she stood beside her mother and her dark sister, she took no comfort in their presence. Instead, she remained aloof, standing to the side in a manner that suggested she was to trying to hide some emotional weakness.
As her white-furred aunt rose to join the group, the girl finally seemed to realize that her mouth was hanging open. Only a brief trace of embarrassment showed before she closed it. Wordlessly, her gaze drifted from Wisteria, to Siv, to her dead father and finally settled on Rowan. Her eyes narrowed just a bit, and a flash of teeth was shone to the slave, as if she might somehow be to blame for this misfortune.
Then the expression faded, with the realization that it would not be wise to start something here - on her father's funeral, no less. She had enough respect for the man that she would not mar this day with an accusation or fight. Perhaps later, she would have a talk with the slave. For now, the silver-streaked girl remained impassive, staring straight ahead. Her eyes no longer remained focused on her surroundings, as if she was deep in thought or dwelling on some ancient memory.
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