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The elder woman stared at the pair before ultimately backing up and warning her not to let "it" near the children. Aqakuktuq's ears flattened against her skull at her abrasiveness, though she forced her expression to remain a neutral mask. He won't, She stated simply but firmly, not desiring to say anything more. Shivali picked up the fish and appeared eager to enter the den. The fisherwoman got the hint that she wanted both Pesi and her to leave.

Aqakuktuq rose from her spot and tipped her head slightly as a silent goodbye before turning to leave, feeling dissatisfied with how that exchange went. The raven looked into her eyes with clear confusion, and she looked back. She didn't blame Pesi for the conversation souring, as he didn't do anything wrong. Perhaps it was hormones, or perhaps Shivali was naturally a bit prickly. The cloud sighed but decided not to think much of it.