Ocean's Breath Plateau auntspeak

Shoulders relaxed slightly at the confirmation that Raiyuk would not be alone and instead be accompanied by his father. Though he had only known the seal hunter boy for a short time, he wandered if he would be allowed to join them too, or if it was just a family thing. "Can I come too?" he blurted, hoping it didn't sound rude or invasive.

And then, in a quieter tone. "What happens if Raiyuk doesn't catch a seal by himself?" Would he be allowed back in Moontide? In truth, he worried for his friend and his looming trip onto the ice and wanted to be there to support him, if he could.

Preening at the praise, he set the root aside and began scouting for another in preparation for the cache, tucking the knowledge away for safe-keeping.