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They walked in silence for several strides before Kaertok spoke. Raleska turned an ear backwards, giving his query some consideration before answering. Ever practical, it did not bother her he was so blunt -- even if she felt a twist of guilt anew as she answered.

"He's five months old. He's.." She didn't want to say it, but breathed through her hesitation and said it anyway. "Resourceful. Whether he survives for a while depends on if the bear found him.. When I went back, the bear's scent went north and Val's disappeared at the southeast fringes of the forest."