Kirkarrg was right; there was a river at the bottom of the cliff, the current was strong and took us through an underground tunnel; I thought we would drown, but we managed to get out, our ancestors protect us! Emerging to the surface, I helped Breigon reach the shore; it's the first time I've seen water. The inheritance that was given to me helps a lot in all of this; I am grateful to my lineage for that. I don't know if Breigon is like me or if he is a "wanderer"; he behaves strangely, seems to have some heritage, but not of speech; he also has a strange name with an even stranger sound, but I know that my heritage has limits. When we found Kirkarrg, he thought Breigon was a "wanderer" too, but he listens and tries to understand; a "wanderer" doesn't do that. Kirkarrg told me that if we found a “wise”, they might be able to help him as long as he has some lineage, so I will trust Kirkarrg; but, even if he has no lineage, Breigon is my only litter brother and I will not abandon him. I will fulfill the promise to Kirkarrg and my duty to the ancestors; I will guide my brother and we will take care of each other. I try to be strong, but that doesn't make the death of Kirkarrg and our village hurt any less.

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  Garrl helps me reach the shore; it seems my instincts don't know how to swim, and I don't either, much less with this body, but that's the least of my concerns. Kirkarrg was the name of the adult of our species who helped us and gave his life for us. I feel guilty for not doing anything, but I know we are just young and there were too many humans, they would have killed us. It's a poor excuse, but what else could I have done. I suppose it's just the two of us again, together in this strange world; at least for me; however, I thank Kirkarrg for this opportunity and swear that I will fight for this life; I would have liked to get to know you better, Kirkarrg, I will never forget you.

  We both lay panting on the shore, trying to catch our breath. I don't think the humans can follow us. At that moment, I hear Garrl crying; I don't know why, but now it's clear to me that those sounds express sadness, and while I want to comfort him, there's something that intrigues me, and I think I already understand the language and gestures of my new species, I don't know how, maybe Kirkarrg had something to do with it? When I place that tablet on my chest, I'm not sure what happened, but something did; however, for now, I set that aside, as Garrl needs me.

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  Breigon accompanies me in our sorrow, just as he did for our village; this shows that he is not a "wanderer," he is my littermate and I am glad to know it. After a while, I manage to compose myself. I know we need to find shelter; we are easy prey to stay here, we no longer have an adult to protect and guide us. Those damn humans are also around, they'll pay for everything, but now is not the time. How do I explain it to Breigon? I suppose he will follow me as always; but then I hear my name, but also something else, coming from Breigon's mouth.

  - Garrl, tell me if you understand me?

  - Breigon! You can talk! How? I thought you only repeated words.

  - Well, I think I now do more than just repeat words, and about the how? That's what I would like to know, I think it was KirKarrg with that tablet, honestly, I don't know, do you know anything about it?

  - Brother! I knew you weren't a "wanderer" thanks to the great ancestors.

  Garrl hugs me tightly, while he keeps repeating that he knew it and thanks his ancestors, I suppose? The truth is, I am extremely grateful to be able to understand and speak Garrl's language. This will help us a lot, although I must point out that this adds to everything else that is already strange about this new life; it's as if my brain knows and understands what words to say. I know I make the same growls and whistles as Garrl, but now I understand them and also know how to make them; it's strange, but the truth is it doesn't matter much now. I can understand and talk to Garrl! I can also look for answers to my multiple questions, of course, once Garrl finishes celebrating.

  But you know what? To hell with it! and I take this opportunity to celebrate with Garrl that we can now communicate.