Nova Peak Akiani

He made no attempt to stifle a sigh. It made her feel a little guilty, though a larger part of her found amusement in the blatant expression. She cocked her head, brow raising a little as she observed the contemplative look on his face. She wondered what Issorartuyok was thinking, waiting for him to actually say something.

His eventual reply came out curt and she felt another twinge of guilt, now mixed in with a tiny flare of indignation. She didn't owe him anything, though Meerkat quelled that sentiment. Although she couldn't provide him the service he requested, she was still happy to give him something. She snorted, her mild amusement returning.

"Sure," she replied smoothly, looking away from him for a moment to ascertain their current position more accurately. Meerkat couldn't see the ocean from this side of the mountain, though there were hints of brine on the breeze. She would point Issorartuyok in that direction.

Deep honey eyes captured his gaze again and she said, "Head due west from here. There's a pack along the shore, Sapphique. I can't remember its exact location but I'm sure I don't need to tell you to go around it." Meerkat smiled. "As long as you follow the coastline southwest, you're good. Eventually you'll come across a mountain range, it's called the Sunspires. There's a river just beyond them that runs north to south, for the most part. The ice field is a little west from there, across from a plateau."

She licked her lips, thinking briefly of Phox, Maegi, Mou and the kids. Were they all together, living there still? She wondered if they'd ever make their way to the caldera. What would Towhee think of her long lost brother? And his lies? Meerkat shook her head, trying to get rid of these thoughts. She was here because she needed distance from that whole situation. She didn't want it living in her head rent-free.