Jenny

Why is her speech undeveloped when Heron finds her and Trissy? She is four cycles, between seven and eight earth years, yet her speech is poorly pronounced. First, different children develop at different ages, but also while they have been traveling there were few opportunities to practice her speech. Some tasks she is independent with, others she is not. Heron quickly notes her progress after they move into the hut and Jenny is sure they are staying. Also do not discount the raging fever she had at two cycles that took long months of recovery, that kind of illness frequently sets back children who later catch up.