Whitefish River xi innaktuk (1)

That is a no then..? The Constable's eyes narrowed, not quite feeling up to the task of repeating himself. The rejection was clear and Hieronymous simply remained silent for now, letting his posture and lack of further responses do the speaking for him and his final decision. The painted knight's lips twitched in displeasure as the other called over his shoulder, finding him stranger and stranger - friendship should have been struck first before asking to take their women away. 

It was only when Kigipigak was out of sight did Hieronymous return to the pack and began spreading the news, keeping the details away from the children other than certain temporary rules in staying close by some adults... while the adults would know of the situation. He didn't like any of this, and hopefully, they would never see or hear of this again.