Tormented Tarns stay

Tonravik lowly hummed in response to Nanuk's words, agreeing with each sentiment. She shifted only just, and as Nanuk spoke again, Tonravik at last hoisted herself up. Very still for a split-second afterward to scope herself out briefly, and the rotund looking woman growled. "We have lost much," she acknowledged, "But we will gain much more." Wolves and territory both had been lost. But they had found something better than the Spine had been, and while none could replace the number of the committed, they would grow and flourish here despite their unfortunate losses.

The alpha female could only hope that—if they survived the storm—they would return to the unit. The alpha female was partial toward Aariak due to the name he carried. She did not miss anyone else any less. If they died, it was truly an unfortunate thing. Few could beat the battle against mother nature, and the odds that day had not been in the favor of those presently missing.