Phoenix Maplewood Pâk

The man worried for Heda. He wanted to take her concern from her and return her sister to safety. Coupled with the worries for his brother and the missing members of their village, Issorartuyok found that he was not certain what to do with himself. The man nudged the pale cheek of the young girl, hoping that even a small show of reassurance would help her feel less alone. Issorartuyok would not leave her to search for her sister, not without help.

Tuuluuwaq’s voice pulled the northerner from his thoughts. Relief washed through his body, flooding his limbs. The large man plodded toward his sibling and bumped his head roughly into Tuulu’s chest. Worry and grief still clouded his eyes. He noted that Keyni and Ensio were safe, as well. This was enough, at least for the time being. Issorartuyok believed that he could leave with Heda to find her sister.

Have you seen Rivenwood? Are there any dead, brother? the man asked in a hushed voice, holding Tuuluuwaq’s gaze.