Moonspear uuliutik ◯

joy and surprise danced across the face of kukutux. a quick and warm smile came, followed by the lift of her arm for embrace. "it is good to see your face."

"i have spoken with alaric." sialuk had gone and moonwoman had believed this girl departed too. seeing treepie pleased her with no small degree of relief.

granddaughter smelled of familiar leather and tanned hides. kukutux smiled with approval. it bespoke settlement; the fact that the girl had not left the mountain said perhaps she did not mean to do so.

the duck chose not to question.