Ocean's Breath Plateau natchiayaaq

Raiyuk returned with the seal pup slung across his back. He carried it the entire way, refusing to let either @Taggak or @Chakliux do the work for him. When they rested at night he worked at the skin or cut away some of the meat, happy to share the spoils, but eager to bring his trophy back as intact as possible—so when his father dispersed to see to his wives, Raiyuk sought the lodge and the place where meals were prepared.

He had seen Marina out by the seaside, at least in passing, and was glad to watch his father go to her. He expected to see @Tullik within the lodge as he entered, and when he did not he shrugged and went about his business. The seal pup's carcass had been cleaned in a rudimentary manner upon the road, and now Raiyuk could settle in to do the work properly.