Moonsong Glacier sunsister

Chakliux allowed Raiyuk to speak for himself, and grew in esteem in the panther's eyes. His love and pride for his son was palpable; Dutch hoped that Raiyuk understood how well and deeply he was cared for.

He had an answer ready: "Asambhav!" The son of Chakliux is not yet a yearling," the panther claimed, measuring Raiyuk with a paw. "You will grow taller than him, I think."

Another bright look was flashed up to Chakliux, this one at the other man's expense.

But they were here to see the seals; Dutch would not keep them from this. He wheeled around, beckoning them along. "The seals are this way," he said, pointing his nose toward the ice pools. "I have been watching them — perhaps they are selkie, and this is why they swim in freshwater."