Duskfire Glacier Tamiulupâ

Keyni was a good friend, still. Issorartuyok did not believe that her shared life with Lane was a reason not to be grateful. She was not bound to their village, and she did not have to remain. It was a risk to do so when the herds had been infected, were dying, and the wolves did not have adequate food. Knowing that there were others who could help them, could keep them sustained for a while longer, that was important to the northern man.

I understand the desire to find something different. It is why I left my home, my first village. It was still difficult. A small smile curled his lips as he thought back on his homeland. The great frozen north was a part of him. He had taken it with him, in his spirit. Having Tuuluuwaq so close brought him great joy, as well. In his prowling, he had scented Qaniit. Having his family close to him meant everything.

I would like you to travel with us, then. If you find your calling is somewhere else, you are free to go to it. If you find you would like to join our village by the time that we arrive on the mountain, you will be welcome.

The northerner smiled at her.