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Nanuq had tried to feed but seemed to give up, flattening to the ground and releasing a put out whine. Kallik looked at him curiously and licked the top of his head a few times to comfort him. 

Towhee only shook her head in answer to his question, something very out of character for her. She always had something to say. He knew this was probably difficult for her, and he felt for her. He didn't express any of this, though, because he was terrible at these kind of things. Aquene was the only one he could be emotional around. 

When she reached to grab Nanuq, Kallik said nothing. He trusted her and didn't mind. He still kept a watchful gaze on his son, though. She stated she was glad she finally got to meet the twins and then made a comment that was more like her. Kallik looked away, to Siku, and kissed his head again. Yeah, they are pretty cute, he agreed with the hint of a smile. 

He nodded to her two children, who were feeding from his wife. Them too, he offered. They weren't his, but he still felt protective of them. They will make fine soldiers, I'm sure.