Duskfire Glacier mamatsak ∓

Veteran lowed his rump to the ground as he was introduced. "It's nice to meet you," he said dutifully, the sentiment directed to both Moonglow wolves. Kukutux mentioned that there were pups in her pack of his age for him to meet, and his backside lifted from the ground once more, immediately. 

"Okay," he agreed readily. He looked, for all intents and purposes, like he was fully prepared to leave at once with Kukutux. In the back of his mind, he knew he was committed to keeping this border safe, but he was also coming off the fresh disappointment of learning that he would not be joining Meerkat and Issorartuyok on their journey. As such, he was eager to carve out an adventure of his own. 

Kukutux's next words to Lane revealed that his little adventure may be much closer to home than he originally thought. They're here? All of Moonglow? The boy was practically dancing, shifting from paw to paw in his excitement. He couldn't imagine anything more wonderful than building ulax-- whatever they were-- and hunting caribou, and celebrating with a feast. Please mom, say yes, please please please...