Duskfire Glacier fly little bird

He hadn't planned on spending much time within the glacier until Isso returned, and it had not been his intention to come upon the lands today. 

But he had been down by the river, cleaning his fur and taking a drink of the delightfully icy water. The only thing really that reminded him of home. The days were too warm here, being was submerged in the river was the only time he felt remotely comfortable. 

But today—today the scent of family had pulled him north to the glacier. Not his brother's scent, but his sister's. At first, he thought it was just his mind playing tricks, using his homesickness against him. But the the wind brought it to his nose again, and it was fresh. At the very least, he had to investigate, but he was careful not to allow hope to settle in his chest. 

He froze the second she came into sight. Nara? he said. How? He wasn't aware that anyone else had left home. Of course he had been gone wandering, as he often did, for a few days before he impulsively made the decision to leave. 

Tuulu trotted forward and butted his head against hers if she allowed the affection. He then looked to the distrustful pup. He had clearly been giving his older sister the first degree, which only made the northerner like the kid more. He offered a curt nod. This is my older sister Tanaraq, he explained. It seems Issorartuyok will have two family members awaiting his return. He looked back to his sibling, then. I've been told he will return in a few weeks. He wondered if she would wait here too, or if she would continue on and check back in later; he hoped she would choose the former but would understand if she didn't.