Duskfire Glacier Piusik

heda nodded. issorartuyok had a way of making her feel assured in her choice. his voice was caring. it brought a lump to her throat; she was also thinking of mahler. of sequoia. of her sisters.
and somehow, even her brother.
"i'll let you know then," heda murmured. "in the meantime, i'll come back. to learn from you." 
her eyes shone as she said this. if the glacier man had nothing else to say, she would step forward to offer a respectful lick toward his chin.
setting her sights toward the taiga, heda descended.