Duskfire Glacier Nukak

Issorartuyok laughed warmly at his brother’s statement. Tuuluuwaq would be a good man and a good uncle to the many children that would fill the land. He did not doubt this. Yes, he was still young and had many experiences to live through before he would be ready to father children of his own. Issorartuyok only believed that playing the role of uncle would help him along that path.

When Tuulu stated that he had been a wandering spirit before seeking out Issorartuyok, the older brother frowned thoughtfully. He had experienced similar desires and much of the same taste for wanderlust. He had still told their mother and father when he had decided to leave. The eldest Tatkret could not help but wonder what had prevented his brother from doing the same.

You should have told mother and father, Tuulu. They will worry for you. You are special and loved by all. The remark was only a reminder. Tuuluuwaq was dear to each of them. He was the survivor. If anything were to happen to the young man, they would feel it in their bones forever.