Redsand Canyon young man, fill yourself with dread

Unlike his brother, Nanuq chose to sprawl out in the sunlight, taking full advantage of his fair pelt. His back felt a little warm for comfort, but it wasn't enough of a complaint to drive him into the shade. He soaked up the rays like a happy house cat minus the fat, roused only when an out-of-place set of toes emerged from the nearby bush.

His ears lifted lazily, followed by an equally slow craning of his neck toward the bush. With two sleepy blinks, the gangling pup pushed himself upright and bowed into a long stretch, complete with squeaky yawn. Giving his tail a slow, leisurely wave, he leaned forward to sniff the suspicious paw-like growth.

Recognizing Siku's brotherscent, Nanuq mouthed at the dark pads of his toes.