Ocean's Breath Plateau sivisutaaġniq — the long dark

With a duty to perform Raiyuk felt he could get through the next few hours at the very least, and he could trust that Rodyn would look after the boys. 'Better to have a real adult handle them.' His mind barked at him.

Although he could not will himself to smile, he did try to give Rodyn a brush of shoulder-to-shoulder as he departed. He would never forget the kindness of this man in the wake of disaster. He set his focus on Moonsong for now, and without further comment Raiyuk was on his way.