Wapun Meadow of the people who were there before

faraway? alsek’s mind began to wander, kincaid’s entrance therefore going unnoticed. he dreamt briefly about what elsewhere might be like, and if exploring those distant lands might be as rewarding as the discovery of easthollow. polaris mentioned her mothers, her mamas, and alsek couldn’t help but to imagine himself having a family again; one that was tangible, and real, unlike the phantoms which plagued him.

but it was his sister’s acknowledgement of the man that drew him back to reality, and alsek realized he’d been gone. he whispered a temporary goodbye to the cloche-rose, then walked back toward where the older wolves stood. you’re very pretty, he announced with a wide, innocent grin, do you like flowers, too? behind him, alsek’s tail was wagging a mile a minute, hoping the answer might be yes!