Moonsong Glacier inugagulliq ⋒

He was waiting for Valiant, who he hoped would come before they ascended the mountain. Dutch wanted to go along with the rest of the pack, but he knew he would wait until he got the chance to speak with his hunting partner. The approach of a pale wolf initially filled him with relief — but he saw as soon as he'd sprung to his paws that it was not the one he'd hoped for.

"Peace be," he said, getting over his hesitation and stepping forward to greet the stranger. She seemed familiar with this place, and she came bearing gifts. She must certainly be welcome! "Can I help you carry anything?" he asked her, feeling instinctively that he was in the presence of someone far more important than he.