Emberwood jedanaest

suliya’s tail wagged gently as she stood alongside ice diver, comforted by the warmth of her presence. the other’s grin drew a soft smile from suliya, and she dipped her head in agreement, ears swiveling to the distant sounds of the caribou clash.

tsaay qa denidał ts’iigh, she began in lanzadoii, her voice steady and calm. the bulls are challenging each other. she gestured with her muzzle toward the clearing.

then, in lanzadoii, she added, nerrivik-llu atengqerrluni, for food and name. her words carried the weight of their meaning, reflecting the primal drive behind the battle they observed.

she glanced sideways at ice diver, her amber eyes gleaming. it is always the strongest who leads, or so they believe, she translated softly in her own tongue, before returning her gaze to the distant figures, watching as one bull lunged at the other, antlers crashing together like thunder.