Blackfeather Woods aullaaqkiaŋŋa

For the time being, he answered. A moment later there was an ease to his shoulders. The man glanced away from the stranger as if he had heard something, but then relaxed again and gave his full attention to the other man. I am Kigipigak. I live nearby, in the village upon the caldera a da or so from here.

It didn't bother him to share this. The village was small and could use more hunters. Kigipigak wasn't going to outright invite the man — not without a proper vetting. There was always the chance this man wasn't interested and preferred a life of freedom; this was something Kigipigak found himself missing more often lately.

If you are interested in a meal, I could use some help finding those deer again. Perhaps together we could bring one down? There had been a few does that were heavier set, likely fattened by one of the stags in the spring months.