Northstar Vale don't you know that i'm trying?

kukutux glanced up in surprise at kalika's offer. it was rather unspeakable that she not answer a direct inquiry, and the idea of having a choice caused an unfamiliar flush of relief.

"he is dead, with everyone else," kukutux said all the same, lowering jaws to chew the pelt a moment before she added, "gone to the dancing lights."

silence descended then; the duck nursed her pain wordlessly and went on with her task.