Swiftcurrent Creek Too cold for a run

The kiddo introduced himself, and Dauntless stored the name away in his memory banks. He stuttered a bit as he did it, but Dauntless didn't think much of it. Every kid was different. Ashlar explained that his father was hunting nearby, and Dauntless looked around without really expecting to see anything (he didn't).

A few days, I think. I'm just hanging out in the general area until she gets back. I traveled a long way to see her. Dauntless paused then, trying to think of how he might steer the conversation next. You want me to teach you some hunting tricks to impress your dad when you see him? he asked. Dauntless had taught Lavendar's kids a thing or two when he'd been back at Round Valley, so he was comfortable taking on a mentor role for a little bit.