Qeya River envy

kivaluk is quick to notice that lestan is a chatty beast, even before the male admits as such, tacking on an apology. even so, the information lestan offers kivaluk is helpful: detailing out the herd so there were no surprises.

seven adults. two fawns. maybe an eighth.

it's alright. kivaluk attempts to both reassure and brush away the unneeded apology. you've been watching the herd for a while, then? he inquires, placing the detailed pieces given to him together.

you are a hunter? follows in its wake; though it felt like a foolish question to kivaluk as it hangs in the air between them, unable to be snatched back despite how the young boy wished he could.