Blacktail Deer Plateau willow blossom

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perhaps she had lived long enough with only herself for company, chakliux thought, his focus so intent upon his work that he did not notice her thoughtful glance. he slapped a paw against the stacked branches as if to test, nodded, and straightened to his height.
"again." 
tirelessly did chakliux bring more branches, piling them on the other side of the trees until the gaps between each bole were blocked by the wind.
"now. mud."
pacing a few feet away, the seal hunter dug his claws into the frozen earth, cutting furrows and lowering his mouth to breathe upon the dirt until its coldness started to give way.