A leisurely stroll becomes an opportunity for a mother to pass down a small part of her cultural heritage to her son: she teaches him how to count in the old-fashioned way of their ancestors. But they must be careful, lest the Xotron discover their resistance to the "homogenization" occurring during this time period.

This story is set on the Turikasuul homeworld of Suulmalla and takes place during the time when the Xotron occupied all of that planet. Daniel Allen expertly illustrated and painted this story in bright, rich, digital watercolors. Story by Eric Carter.