Stone Circle Well, I've been afraid of changing

She easily agreed to his demands, and Siarut was instantly calmed by her assurances. It was a little easier to breath. He had of course known exactly what she said, he knew she would do exactly that if anything happened. But hearing her say it out loud. It was comforting. And Siarut needed it now, craved it almost.

He slowly turned back on the path toward the den. They weren't far now, and Siarut was anxious to return. His eyes roamed their surroundings warily. Even four days later, he still didn't feel unsafe. He shook out his pelt, trying to clear his anxious energy. But it didn't help much.

They came into view of the den, and Siarut wasn't surprised to find @Arlette roaming around outside. He ignored her for now, heading over to the den. He paused briefly, and looked at Takiyok. "Wait here for a minute." He wasn't sure what Valette would do if Takiyok got an closer, he had learned from past mistakes. As far as he knew they had never met, and he hadn't exactly asked permission for Taki to be allowed in the territory. He honestly wasn't sure what the pack policy on visitors was. But at the time he hadn't cared, now he realized was not the smartest thing to do. So to hopefully prevent any hurt feelings or unnecessary tension, he entered the den first. Informing Valette that his sister was here to meet his children. He preferred Val and Taki meet outside the den, in the fresh air with ample space, so he gently nosed all four of his kids. Waking them from whatever nap or suckling they might be in. "Come on slow pokes. We're going outside." He knew they couldn't understand him, but Nanook had talked to them, and said it would help them learn so he figured it couldn't hurt.

"There is someone for you to meet. She's very important to me." Siarut suddenly realized he wasn't sure if Valette knew what he was saying. He had always assumed she spoke the northern tongue just as her father and sister did. But he had never actually heard her speak it. It wasn't important in the moment, but he would remember to mention it later.

@Taktuq @Ikiaq @Kallik come meet your aunt if you want.... if you don't want to join this thread you'll be pp'd sticking to Siarut's side, and you can assume from now on that you have met Takiyok