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The Creator calls upon \u003ci\u003eMa'iingan\u003c\/i\u003e, Wolf, to join First Human so they can explore together.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs they walked aki and grew in their friendship and respect for each other, they saw how all things were beautiful, how everything was connected and related to the other, and that each had a purpose and reason for being. For everything is sacred. All things come from the Creator's dream. And to honor the Creator and all of creation, they gave everything the most beautiful of names.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by Allison J. 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