Moonsong Glacier mistmantle

he would persevere! 
she flashed him a smile, halfway down the frozen path; "i hope i can carry a better message soon."
defiance, again; flickering; defiance and resolution. 
her mind was half-decided; she would rely now on the guidance of kivaluk and her leaders.
a last look to dutch and then she was hurrying, trying not to slip as she searched for the best way down and the fastest path back to moonglow.