Duskfire Glacier moth to a flame

Wolves gathered to listen to Meerkat.

The young scout stepped forward and addressed them carefully. Issorartuyok listened to her with a small nod of his head. As he looked out across the village, he realized that he did not know very many of them, that he was still new to their people. As the glacier’s scout cut right to the point, requesting that those who were interested in leadership speak up so that they could discuss it and arrive to a decision, the northerner listened closely.

The earthy brown of his eyes traveled toward the others, waiting to see if there would be any who might step before him. When they did not, at least not right away, the northerner lifted his head and smiled gently toward Meerkat.

I will submit myself for leadership. I am new to this village, but it is my duty to protect it and my desire to lead. I have been honest about this since the start.

Issorartuyok looked to the wolves who had gathered and bowed his head so that they might consider him. His figure was proud, but he did what he could to seem open to their word or speculation.