Moonsong Glacier embers

"monsters have an ugly intellect," he grunted in answer. "i went over the mountains. his trail did not make itself known to me. i think when i go out again i will stop in other lands and tell them who this man is. i will ruin his chance at respite. he is not young. he will need a pack or he will die."
it was clear that the idea of the monster succumbing to winter and not chakliux was one he found unacceptable.