Qeya River taputigaa ⫩

kukutux grinned widely at the issumatar, then turned a loving look upon her kinsman. "the winter has come early this year," she said with a shrug, eyes dancing beneath the two of them.

she loved to see her clan reunited.

"we have made first-camp at the foot of the mountain, there." her gaze grew solemn. "a single hunter stands to take the place that was once moonspear. i have not seen him in some months. but we keep our eye there too, while we are in natigvik."

she did not miss callyope's sadness, and invited the girl closer. "i have sent samani to make second-camp. she will join with what hunters come to her."