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Thanks for sticking up with this little project, Segalia! I really like giving my characters meaningful or at least culturally significant names, and while I didn’t explore the otters’ culture in depth, it’s still good to know you liked it.

I felt it was important to outline Rurik’s relationship with Lana, since it is the driving force behind both his and Lana’s motivations. And don’t worry, Rurik doesn’t hold grudges, so he usually uses the time away from the others to cool down. But yes, since Lana prefers to resolve any confrontations and arguments head-on, Rurik’s elusive nature doesn’t sit well with her, though I don’t think this would endanger their relationship.

In fact, Rurik’s siblings were kind of a last minute idea I threw in after thinking up what else I can share about him, but the more I thought on it the more I liked Bluewhisker and Lada. Now I think I’ll have to find a place for them in the story proper!