Qeya River the speed of thought

Njord listened to Kigipigak’s counter with a shrewd eye and, though his demands we great, he was thankful the northerner negotiated in good faith. It seemed they were both driven by one thing: the fact that providing for family was paramount.

Njord’s posture loosened as his gaze traced the river’s edge in thought. Kigipigak was alone with his pregnant mate and soon, she would not be able to hunt efficiently. There were other mentors he could find… at the Rise, perhaps. To Njord, it seemed like there was still some room to bargain.

He looked back to Kigipgiak. “I can only stay for a few days at a time ta train an’ hunt with ya. S’all I can spare,” he admitted candidly. ”My clan has new enemies at our southern border, so I canna be away for long.“ Plus, there was his budding romance with Meerkat and the new family they hoped to bring into the world. ”What say ya?“ he asked.