Moonsong Glacier Wayside

They waited together, and as Ariadne appeared Kilgitsuk felt immediately terrible for calling for her; she should have been resting, but instead here she was to speak on the behalf of her village. He gave her a look — meaning to only glance and humbly nod, and effectively being star-struck as she came close, not wanting to take his eyes away.

Aliki spoke up and that brought Kilgitsuk back to himself. This woman is Aliki, from a river village. I told her some about Moonsong and she is interested. He explained to Ariadne, as he offered his support to her. He would watch and guard, and otherwise fade in to the background while observing.