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The noise of the ocean fell away as the yearling departed the plateau. Grasses turned to shrubs and then to dense, spindly trees as he crossed the narrow patch of no-mans-land and into Morningside's territory. His steps were hesitant, though no less excited as he searched for the scent of @Dutch, calling for his presence once he could not discern a traceable path.

Ever since his first visit, Taggak had been smitten with the man. He had served as some sort of role model alongside Iseul and his father despite their brief interactions. While Chakliux preached the life of a devoted homebody, the storyteller inspired a life of adventure, and that was exactly what the seal-hunter intended to speak of today.