Qeya River the moon pleaded: stay

a giggle; loud and childish in it's nature bubbles from kivaluk's lips as his mother pokes him in the chest with a toe.

no, kivaluk drawls out the word, giving his head a small shake to further enunciate the word. despite this, it does not come as surprise. only awe. to kivaluk, kigipigak was the greatest warrior and hunter ever and his mother's words only further solidify this thought within his mind.

i wanna be just like dad! he crows; though it probably does not need to be said. already, his idolization of him is obvious and would only become more so with time.