Duskfire Glacier Nukak

It did not matter. That loneliness was wiped away now that Tuuluuwaq was on the glacier. It still saddened Issorartuyok to hear that he had made the venture on his own. He remembered the many miles that had taken him from his home to the unfamiliar. There were days when he had thought to return, to seek out the comforts of what he knew. It had not been his spirit’s path to do so, though.

When Tuulu inquired about whether Issorartuyok would start a family, the dark male nodded his head firmly and chuckled.

Of course, brother. I will make a wife and fill the village with children who will grow to be strong and good. It is what I am meant for, he answered honestly. After his talk with Meerkat, Issorartuyok wondered if such a future was closer than he expected. There were still many things he was not sure of, but their talk had ended well.

I hope you will do the same. Come, let us walk and you can tell me of home. The others are well?