Barrow Fields pavva mauragak

kukutux did not like to see him this way.

"lane is strong and wise. issorartuyok is beside her. she will find the right path for duskfire."

the duck paused. kigipigak was very committed to the ways of his own people. she did not know how to speak directly with words he would heed.

"if you want lane at your side, you must tell her. you must not wait." her jadestone eyes searched his own. it was not too late for him to return. "but you must be sure in this."

she pulled her gaze from him and went on. "i have seen you look at another."