Blacktail Deer Plateau pasiaktuk

He was surprised to see her go so soon. Kigipigak noted the finality in her tone and the shift in their conversation, wondering if he had somehow driven her away with his eagerness; but then he remembered that they both had lives and commitments of their own, and it was not so easy to leave a place when one was as loyal as the two of them.

It was good to see you again. He mentions as she finishes wishing them luck. Kigipigak does not believe in luck; had he been a purveyor of such things, surely the calamity that was the puma's attack would have stunted his self-worth. He accepted the sentiment all the same, wishing in return: And you, I hope the ice-village is kind to you. And if it isn't, you are welcome here with us.

Another smile, watching as she departed.