Nova Peak Akiani

The answer that Issorartuyok appeared to have sparked some further questions.

Meerkat spoke in a flurry of words. The woman’s sharpness with her tongue reminded the man of his sister Qaniit. Issorartuyok had never been fond of talk and had only learned out of necessity. As he spoke with the wolf from the glacier, he realized that it was wise to have mastered most of their language.

You ask many questions, Meerkat of the glacier.

Issorartuyok shook his head softly and breathed through his nose to taste the aromas upon the wind.

Yes, to lead a pack. Followers can be gathered. There, Issorartuyok paused and narrowed his earthy stare upon the woman while he considered how to answer her last question. I have led warriors, taught children, even tended to the ill.

Is this not what a leader must do?