Northstar Vale in the end we are reduced to saying it seemed like a good idea at the time

The voice that called to him was unexpected. Arsenio almost believed that it was his wishful thoughts grown into something real. 

The redstone figure cut toward the howl. His previous path forgotten, the Arche rushed to the edge of his claim. The man arrived breathlessly, smiling. At the edge of Epoch stood a familiar pale shape. 

Kallik had returned. 

I did not believe it, at first. Arsenio stepped toward him, nose searching the parts of the soldier that had changed in his time away. The Greek thought he knew the reason for Kallik’s visit. Nanuq had arrived at their borders, seeking a home. Had this spurred the father’s return? Whatever had been his reason, Arsenio was grateful. 

What happened to you, Kallik? Where have you been? Glacial blue eyes were soft on his friend’s face.