Wapun Meadow in the way you're walking,

he does not seem to outright smile, nanuralaaq notices, although a twinkle in his eye and a careful tug of his maw seems to be his way of expressing humour, or happiness. now, the pale woman has a new motivation ; to prompt a genuine, toothy grin from such a stoic figure. he gives a huff, and rala quirks a brow, eyes squinted with a smile of her own as she looks at him, ever curious as to why he seems so ... guarded.

gaze turned away. almost shy - unlike herself.

his maw met her ear, then, breath warm, making the hair on the back of her neck stand up in a way that was not fear, but rather something she could not quite decipher. snowbird, the word meant, followed by one of tvar's own, careful smiles. and she does - she meets his gaze as a shiver crawls down her spine, her tail flicking curiously. pale as winter mountains, whimsical as the birds they loved, the words would stick with her, something that was not to be forgotten, but rather, honoured. she wished to explain her name for him, but she was met with more words ; listening without question.

her name summoned snowwoman's attention, ears swivelling first, before pale orange eyes sought those of sharp blue. his tone turned serious, and for a moment she worried, though such things were quickly alleviated as she sought the true meaning of his words. a hunt is the start to a feast, rala tested, looking away, now. seemingly focused on the scent that drew nearer. but it was clear in the way her ears flicked that all her attention remained on him. a feast is the start of an alliance - and an alliance, the start of many generations to come. the implications were clear.

a sidelong glance was given to the man. taaqtuq qaqqaq, she took a breath, releasing it slowly as she said: it means, 'dark mountain'. like those in which defended my home, kept us safe from the outside world. and you- glancing at his figure, then, his gaze, something genuine sparkling within her own. -remind me of them.

almost homesick. deer tracks were firm in the snow, now.

they were getting closer.