Great Bear Wilderness [wp] upyakkaa ⟺

his smile came easily, warm against the crisp air. his single golden eye softened, thoughts turning to callyope—his wife, his light.

i wish for what callyope wants, he rumbled, voice thick with affection and pride. daughters of the moon, sons as strong as rams.

he pictured them—soft-furred girls, clever and bright like their mother, and stouthearted boys who would grow into the strength of their father.

his gaze found kukutux again, grateful. it is good you are here. she will need you. and so would he, though he left that unsaid.