Qeya River sparrow's sorrow

"Is Sivullik what Natigvik needs? Because I can be a guardian too."

She saw much of Kigipigak in him, perhaps even more so now with the northerner's absence. Was it too soon to set him upon such a goal?

You have a stretch of learning and growing. Despite the words, she held nothing but pride in her tone when she spoke to him. Grey eyes scanning over the terrain.

Natigvik would not thrive if it wasn't for hunters and guardians. It's vital to us, to our claim. It is our backbone. Like Kivaluk — first vertebrae. Strength in her voice now. You would be expected to hunt and guard either way, but it will always be up to you if those trades come first to you.