Great Bear Wilderness as the crow flies

a brief frown crossed her features and was then gone. they had fought over this woman. this was why her people made arrangements for such things, rather than allow such horrid strife.

but this was not her land. and they must all abide by new ways of believing. "he has lost much blood," kukutux sighed, rocking back upon her heels. "but he is strong. if his wounds are kept clean, they will not become full of bad spirits."

she reached out to arcturus again, swallowed, hid the concern mounting in her breast.