Kigipigak did not comment at all on the Northern name she had chosen for him. In fact, he failed to react at all, which indicated to Lane that he was hiding his reaction, because he should have been surprised. He should have asked her how she knew the word, or why she'd chosen it for him.
The question that begged to be answered was why. Why would Kigipigak choose to ignore the nickname? Had Lane misstepped somehow? Chosen the wrong word with the wrong associations? This would serve as a stark reminder of why she shouldn't dabble with things she didn't understand, particularly languages. Hell, she was bad enough with words even just sticking to Common.
He went on to direct the conversation back to the hide, which was indeed exemplary. Lane plastered on an impressed and appreciative expression, burying her questions for now.
"Oh, a gift? Really?" Her jaw dropped in surprise. This animal had touched Kigipigak's soul; she remembered how transfixed he had been, in the moments before their hunt. That he meant to gift the hide to her was not just generous-- it was an act of sacrifice. "It will be displayed and well-appreciated here," Lane began, "..If you're sure you are willing to part with it." Lane would meet his eyes and seek his reassurance before bending to fold the hide carefully.
"Thank you," she said sincerely. She meant to hang it in the caverns, in front of the opening to her bedchamber. It would not do to place such a beautiful and delicate skin upon the ground with the others, where it would be marred and soiled.
Lane moved forward to press her cheek into Kigipigak's shoulder, delivering a quick embrace of gratitude. Surely they were friendly enough, by this point, to offer these small exchanges of warmth?
"We do make a pretty good team," Lane noted when she pulled away, agreeing with his assessment of their good fortune. A pause, and she added apropos of nothing, "I hope you know that you are more than welcome in the Duskfire lands." It would be reiterated to the Duskfire wolves that their borders were open to Moonglow, Sapphique, and Rivenwood guests participating in the hunt.
The question that begged to be answered was why. Why would Kigipigak choose to ignore the nickname? Had Lane misstepped somehow? Chosen the wrong word with the wrong associations? This would serve as a stark reminder of why she shouldn't dabble with things she didn't understand, particularly languages. Hell, she was bad enough with words even just sticking to Common.
He went on to direct the conversation back to the hide, which was indeed exemplary. Lane plastered on an impressed and appreciative expression, burying her questions for now.
"Oh, a gift? Really?" Her jaw dropped in surprise. This animal had touched Kigipigak's soul; she remembered how transfixed he had been, in the moments before their hunt. That he meant to gift the hide to her was not just generous-- it was an act of sacrifice. "It will be displayed and well-appreciated here," Lane began, "..If you're sure you are willing to part with it." Lane would meet his eyes and seek his reassurance before bending to fold the hide carefully.
"Thank you," she said sincerely. She meant to hang it in the caverns, in front of the opening to her bedchamber. It would not do to place such a beautiful and delicate skin upon the ground with the others, where it would be marred and soiled.
Lane moved forward to press her cheek into Kigipigak's shoulder, delivering a quick embrace of gratitude. Surely they were friendly enough, by this point, to offer these small exchanges of warmth?
"We do make a pretty good team," Lane noted when she pulled away, agreeing with his assessment of their good fortune. A pause, and she added apropos of nothing, "I hope you know that you are more than welcome in the Duskfire lands." It would be reiterated to the Duskfire wolves that their borders were open to Moonglow, Sapphique, and Rivenwood guests participating in the hunt.
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pisugnachuk - by Kigipigak - December 07, 2021, 09:54 PM
RE: pisugnachuk - by Lane - December 09, 2021, 08:10 PM
RE: pisugnachuk - by Kigipigak - December 09, 2021, 09:04 PM
RE: pisugnachuk - by Lane - December 17, 2021, 09:29 AM
RE: pisugnachuk - by Kigipigak - December 17, 2021, 03:46 PM
RE: pisugnachuk - by Lane - December 18, 2021, 05:17 PM
RE: pisugnachuk - by Kigipigak - December 22, 2021, 05:13 PM