Redtail Rise Beartooth

The girl has a question, and he begins to answer; but it is then that the familiar face of Avicus makes its appearance. A look is shared among them; himself, the woman, the giant guardian who now remembered. When no teeth came for Tulimaq and it appeared all was well, he watched as Avicus retreated again, and had a moment now to answer.

I was called away—but it will not happen again. Of this he is certain. Tartok is too far from this place now, and himself too old to run with them, so he would live out the remainder of his life here at the Rise. His mind is fixated on one last hunt, though he does not share this with the girl.

He moves to cross the border and to make himself comfortable again with this place. Tuugak shares a warning as he passes, and Tulimaq ducks his head low as the only response. I hear you, his body said.