Nimbus Summit Sometimes I'm just feelin' odd

Something in the tone of Rye's howl caught Lane's attention, and she wondered if Rye had finally made his decision about whether he wished to stay at the Summit or move on. 

The women of Atautsikut were coming into season-- later this year, perhaps because of the famine and the move, and the other stressors-- and Lane knew that if Imaq was with child again, that would likely have made Rye's decision for him. 

He came into view, and she barked quietly to catch his eye. Her breath hitched a bit as she realized that this could very well be her last conversation with Rye, but she managed a smile nonetheless.