the children grew rapidly. he blinked and they were walking and speaking words and bumbling about, eager to explore the world around them; and while it fills his heart with pride, a terrible dread and fear nest their way in besides.
small slivers, easily brushed aside ... but determined not to be overlooked entirely.
kivaluk knows if he allows those fears to rule him, they will give way to absolute paranoia.
he could still remember what it was like to be young, to be curious and fearless.
he attempts to still his mind with tracking: following the hoof prints of a small deer herd that was new to the area.
small slivers, easily brushed aside ... but determined not to be overlooked entirely.
kivaluk knows if he allows those fears to rule him, they will give way to absolute paranoia.
he could still remember what it was like to be young, to be curious and fearless.
he attempts to still his mind with tracking: following the hoof prints of a small deer herd that was new to the area.
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outer banks - by Kivaluk - June 30, 2024, 04:44 PM
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