Afua. Lost Tales Of Solace, #5

Afua is a promising acolyte of the Shanta Order, on the densely forested planet of Nuafri. She volunteers to educate orphans - her lively ophanti - every ninth day. When one of her wards goes missing in a dangerous area full of sinkholes and deadly fauna, Afua knows the authorities won't do anything about a single lost child. Luckily for the orphan, Afua will. She is armed only with her knowledge of wildlife, and implanted augmentations that can sometimes deter attacks.
But she is not alone. The sentient, insect-like Dooga she has bonded with, named Akalie, will follow her anywhere, despite being heavily pregnant. An unforgettable Amazofuturist adventure about compassion, courage, and finding your way in life. Lost Tales of Solace are short side-stories set in the Lost Solace universe.