Duskfire Glacier nero fiddled

he had come here hoping to return with the children, but that, apparently, was not to be. still, despite his disappointment, he appreciated siarut's willingness to help--and to mend their relationship, going forward. he gave a shaky smile and a nod of his head, knowing the interaction was about to come to a close.

"thank you both," aditya said, his voice genuine. "i. . .thank you," he repeated lamely, at a loss for words. he coughed again, the movement shaking ash from his shoulders. he shot myrren a soft look--this wouldn't be the last time their paths crossed; he was sure of it--before once more inclining his head in quiet grace toward the leaders of ikkanattuk.

"i must get back. farewell for now," he murmured, waiting for their response before turning to depart. it wasn't the most ideal of situations--he felt awkward, being in the debt of wolves that hated them once, and still probably disliked them now. but there was no choice. kasatka and river must be located. he'd go to the ends of the earth to find them.