Rising Sun Valley peregrine

suliya hummed softly as she approached, her voice low and melodic, blending with the steady rhythm of the wind and the distant sounds of the caribou. her gaze flickered toward the herd, their shapes moving like shadows across the tundra, before settling on ghelan. the boy looked smaller in this vast, open land, his slouched shoulders betraying something deeper than the forced smile he offered.

i go where the caribou do, she replied simply, a touch of warmth in her tone as she settled a short distance from him, giving him space yet remaining close enough to speak comfortably. her eyes wandered over him, sharp yet not unkind, taking note of the amulet hanging around his neck. a faint glint of recognition sparked in her expression.

your amulet, she began, her voice thoughtful, almost curious. did your mother make it for you?

her words lingered in the air like an autumn leaf caught in the breeze. she leaned slightly forward, her attention briefly returning to the caribou before falling back on ghelan.