Stone Circle I took the stars from our eyes, and then I made a map

The idea of seeing a world beyond Whitebark roused both excitement and uncertainty in the boy. He was eager to explore, naturally, but he didn't particularly want to leave Отец and his siblings behind. What if they were gone by the time he came home? His mother's initial demeanor suggested that their return would not be before nightfall, and her fond farewell to the other half of their family solidified his concerns.

He was quick to warm to the adventure, however, and each sliver of anxpiety was swiftly replaced by fresh enthusiasm with each discovery of new sights and scents. They would be fine, the boy decided at last - Storm, Frost and their father would eagerly await their reunion.

Staying close to матушка, Winter felt rather fatigued as she sent a call skyward to attract the attention of others. He settled to wait, just as his dam suggested with her body language, though he was quick to find his paws again as a familiar sight came into view. His tail swung to life and wagged rapidly at his rear; Alsek was not a boy he'd known particularly well, but he recognised him and was a welcome sight.

"Hi hi!" Winter swept forward to meet the other youngster, aandmoved to sniff enthusiastically at the new aroma that clung to his dark pelage.