Permafrost Hollows re: new beginnings

to answer his question: no; al-thek. but the stranger still hadn't given his name, so alsek wondered, you a flower? he sniffled, collecting some of the dripping snot that had fallen during his outburst. another exasperated sigh, then he was finished.

he couldn't return home. his parents were still asleep, and he didn't want to upset them anymore. maybe, after some confirmation that they'd awoken, he would go back to see them again. mama n' papa sleeping, alsek explained, you know mama?