Moonsong Glacier through the fog of an early morn

she did not think to ask him any questions. the warmth between them was comforting to her, and she did not know it was partially caused by his light fever. these were things that had not been taught to sulukinak. very little by way of skills had been taught to her, really, and she was ill-equipped to deal with much.

an ice bear, though — she gave a shift of her chin, but knew a second later that he could not see her in the dark. once. with her conclave — two cubs. it had been from very far away, and she would have missed the sighting altogether had aniktuktun's keen eye not spotted them.

she made a sound like a purr, thrumming her tongue with a questioning lilt. it was an odd thing to ask; perhaps that had been in his head, just now.