Ankyra Sound this that war, this that bloodline.

sobeille did not pay much attention to the bird — not at first.

but she paused as she heard the flutter of descending wings, and turned round as the throaty caw of the bird rasped into the saltwater air.

at first sobeille wondered if this was sialuk’s companion. she squinted, drawing the conclusion this was a different creature altogether.

she waved him off with a sandy paw. i don’t be havin’ food for you.