Whitebark Stream upon one summer's morning

kivaluk begun his mid-morning patrol and on a sudden whim — with only a temporary moment of hesitation as a small spark of fear making him wonder if he'll get in trouble for it — he moves out of the protection of the borders. for a moment, he gets a rush of adrenaline. his limbs tremble with for a moment before he pushes forward, making to small trip from qeya river into whitebark stream.

despite the sudden burst of bravery, he does not venture too far from natigvik's borders. just in case.

for a brief moment, kivaluk is content with exploring the closest birch and white-barked aspens, though before long he finds himself wandering further, towards the heart of whitebark stream's territory.