Swiftcurrent Creek yiron

swiftcurrent creek had turned into another dead end and disappointment, despite that ezra had not allowed himself the full force of hope, still hangs heavy in his chest. heavier still when etienne appears speaking that he knew gideon and anselm but offering nothing else. which to ezra meant that etienne had no idea where his father and brother were either.

he does not know what transpired between his mother and etienne but there is a tension there. ezra takes not of it but does not capitalize upon it.

they needed to keep moving. perhaps to this great hunt ... or perhaps to the taiga.

with his mother's help, he gathers the meat gifted for them, offering a simple thanks. eager to keep moving.