Dorv

"That would account for her unwomanly ways," Dorv added.

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The child felt the vibrations of the dull thud of spear butts pounding the ground and jumped back when the newest hunter leaped to the area in front of the flames just as Dorv beat a sharp tattoo in rhythmic counterpoint on a large wooden bowl-shaped instrument, turned face down against a log.

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"You know I've always felt that way, Dorv," Broud agreed.

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"I agree, Brun," Dorv added, leaning forward and squinting a little.

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Zoug and Dorv examined the mighty young bull with admiration, tinged with nostalgia for the excitement of the chase and the thrill of success, forgetting the dangers and disappointments that were part of the arduous adventure of hunting big game.

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Though Zoug still went out with his sling occasionally, he returned empty-handed more often now, and Dorv couldn't see well enough to go out at all.

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Maybe Dorv was right, maybe the spirit of every man's totem mixed with her Cave Lion.

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"I still think old Dorv tells a better story than anyone."

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Aba and Dorv had missed the last Clan Gathering and were almost surprised they were alive to miss another, but it was the first time for Zoug and Iza.

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Ayla was sitting with Uba in her lap watching Dorv tell the familiar legend.

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