Whitebark Stream 'Cause I told you my level of concern

alsek had been waiting in the hallway of the den, waiting for something to happen. he heard kavik's chuffs from outside and looked at pele, head tilted to ask if she was willing to follow. then, without waiting, he turned to make his escape.

outside stood their father, two creatures at his feet. alsek didn't know what they were or what to do with them, and so ignored their presence altogether. instead, he walked up to the cloaked man's side to stare expectantly.