Qeya River i carefully did stray

kivaluk studies the fish for a prolonged moment, before gaze moves to amalia as she bravely trudges back into the waters for a third attempt. lady luck, it appears, smiles upon her as well. he watches as she, too, returns with a fish. nice! kivaluk offers in return of praise. a last glimpse is sent towards the river. he has caught something, at least, and it would go to the food cache; likely the fish were spooked now and would be swimming either up or down river to a quieter stretch of waters.

i'm going to take this to the food cache, he states his intention with a soft smile. you can join me or not. he lets the offer hang in the air between them, knowing he wouldn't take offense if she wished to go her own way.

fade here? <3