Sunset Valley tautuk ∧

The man heard Kukutux address them and approached by Shikoba's flank. 

With a faint chuff and a respectful nod, Inutsuk greeted her. This was the first he'd seen of the pale woman since they had arrived in the taiga. 

He listened as the two spoke of a hunt, audits pricked thoughtfully. Once they had both said their share, he opened his maw with the intent to speak. There will be no chasing if we can't get past the barricade of the herd. Perhaps one of us, or an extra body can be charged with rousing the group and distracting them to try and break them up. Attention cannot be focused in multiple places. This will hopefully become an advantage.