Whitebark Stream wintermurk

she watched as sulukinak approached, her presence unspoken but undeniable. the girl’s curiosity was sharp, her movements deliberate as she began to circle the carcass.

k’edghildza shifted slightly, allowing her space. with a faint smile, she returned to her work, claws digging into the hide as she stripped it back. she paused only briefly, lifting her gaze to watch the girl’s inspection, before continuing with measured precision.

the silence between them was steady, the rhythm of their shared task a quiet understanding. k’edghildza let her actions speak, the slow rip of the hide the only sound accompanying their focus.