Jay left the podium immediately and quickly took a spot in the outermost circle. Crow inched closer to Eagle. Grandfather Eagle took the time to make eye contact with each being in the gathering. He spoke no further.
At first, the silence really was golden and it seem as if all were coming to one mind and heart. But then, Mouse began to feel some awkwardness; he started to fidget. There is something about the energy of fidgeting that multiplies in a crowd. Rabbit began to thump her foot. Cat began to lick her tail with some considerable energy. Crow began shifting his weight from one leg to the other.
Surely, Grandfather Eagle would have something wise and helpful to say. But, Grandfather Eagle kept the silence. Five solid minutes passed before the silence was broken. The sound which shattered the silence shocked the entire gathering to full attention.
(to be continuing)
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