Hoshor Plains who do I trust?

Not on your life! He cuffed the man with his teeth and jostled him, laughing.

Njord took notice of Ariadne's scent, which he wore proudly always. More laughter! This time Njord was the one to joust with his words and Kaluktuk was affable about it.

I am — and so is she! We expect to welcome children in the spring, and you should meet them when it is time. They must know their uncle. He grappled for Njord's scruff and one of his ears, and caught the eye of some passers-by that weren't accustomed to such physicality from two men, by the look of them.

That didn't stop Kaluktuk.

My son Kivaluk was named in your group. He will lend you much help with your hunt — but even so, mine will be the one to bring down a true giant! Of this he was certain. How fares your wife? You still have a wife, yes? Better to joke about these things and avoid the deeper, more painful prospects.