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He did not immediately turn from watching the birds, despite hearing the approaching figure. Someone of heft, more muscle than anything. When they spoke Kigipigak looked over, surprised that it was not Aiolos or Shikoba, who he had anticipated. It was more likely they both aided Kukutux with the children.

The role of the wolf is to purge sickness. He remarks. It is one of the lessons of Tartok: the strong thrive, the weak perish. Is it so bad to find easy prey? He doesn't think so — but what does Kigipigak know of these things.

He watches her a moment. She is familiar beneath all of those wounds, and after some study of her face he turns from the ledge. Are you sure it is not your own wounds you smell? This wolf, and her companions, had not been with them long prior to the migration. Kigipigak doubted much had been done to tend those abraisions and tears.