"Nothing that can't wait while I spend some quality time with my favorite sister."

She's getting tense, almost on the verge of angry. (The same way she gets before fights with Gran Gran, but - she usually tries to avoid exploding quite as quickly at Taqqiq. (And she's trying to be quiet, right now. To not shout.))

"I'm fine, Taqqiq."

Quietly, "I don't want you to have to go alone."

"...Oh."

"...Okay."

Smile.

Tiny return smile! 

Is Taqqiq packed? Amaruq wants to get going as soon as there's enough light to navigate by...

She's got enough essentials to go with what Amaruq has.

They can get going right away, then. (Amaruq's not saying goodbye.)

Fair enough.

They've got a lot way to go, too... At least the summer means the sea is relatively free of ice. 

...Though not entirely free. But so far it's manageable; they'll just have to be careful not to get hemmed in anywhere. 

She can talk and steer/ nudge along the canoe with waterbending at the same time, at least. "I... Wasn't expecting you to come with..."

"You didn't ask."

"...I didn't want to hear the answer."

"You've got - responsibilities here." The two of them seem to be the only ones who think women can fight or hunt at all; nevermind that the only men in the village are under ten or over sixty. 

"My responsibilities to you are more important."

Tiny smile. "As my big sis?"

"Family first."

"...Thanks."

"I just - I need to get out of there." Before she does more than just scream.

"So this is an adventure without a destination?"

"North Pole, maybe - I need a teacher at this point."

"Might need a couple more fish to get that far."

"The ocean should have plenty."

"Good thing we can fish."

"One thing I'm very good at." She waves her hand over the water and a small rippling wave rises under it. 

"And for everything else, there's Boomerang."

"Planning some hunts?"

"Of course."