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They would find something to warm the lodge, and make sure to give first choice to Marina, as she recovered and continued to integrate.

Matteo asked after Chakliux and the boy found himself frowning. He put a stop to that promptly, reciting what he had been telling himself every night as he tried to sleep, but now aloud: Better that we don't hear anything. He is hard at work with Dutch; and if we do hear his voice, it will be to celebrate.

He would come home. He had to come home. Whether Chakliux had the man's head or not, mattered little to Raiyuk; but he could not fathom his father being away forever.

Besides, he has Dutch to help him. They will look out for one-another — like you with me, lodge-brother. He moved to nip at Matteo's shoulder in a friendly, rough manner.