Qeya River tagraktuk ≅

She would nudge her sons along, eager for them to follow front with their father.

You will like them, Cerne, She assured him of Moonglow. Perhaps he would find some further understanding and teaching there. Surely she would too.

Kigpigak's good mood filled her own heart, so happy to see her husband full of joy! Soon they would return back to the taiga and its rivers — and she remained hopeful it would flourish with game in their absence. She would sing the song of Natigvik with him, tail raising as a triumphant flag.

With only one last look to the riverside (more making sure everyone was accounted for than anything somber) she would begin to follow after the group.