Moonsong Glacier monachus

this man blustered. he became like a gale, with a wagging tongue from his gaping mouth. he reminded her strongly of one of her brothers and that should have softened her; it had been so long since she had seen either of them!

he stepped aside and at once sulukinak felt a swelling of her ego, only to have the man volley more words at her.

more words, a challenge. insults. sulukinak knew better than to rise to the bait, and remained silent as she sought a path away from him and his wagging tongue.

distantly the seals croaked at one-another, amused by the unfolding show.