Kildeer Rest to death we dance

Neither one of them really spoke about themselves, personally. Sialuk mentioned they intended to winter in the area, then Kukutux elaborated by mentioning the upcoming memorial. Meerkat's eyes drifted between mother and daughter as they spoke in turn.

"I am with Duskfire Glacier," she replied to Sialuk's question. "We appreciate your support and sympathy," she added to Kukutux.

Meerkat drew in a breath, meaning to press them a little about her earlier question. How were they doing as individuals? But before she could frame the query, her nostrils suddenly flared and she turned her head, looking around in mild confusion.

Facing the two white she-wolves again, she said, "That's strange, I thought I just smelled my mom..." Meerkat paused, blinking. It was pretty unexpected but it wasn't totally out of the question that Towhee might've wandered up this way. "Is she here...?"