A group of nichelings stand side by side, covered in ash and coughing.
The eldest, Kaikuki, looks at his tribemates.
Saihuki looks at him and rasps, "where are we?"
Lenel looked at the waves and islands around them. "An archipelago."
"Of course you'll know, you have fish in your genes." Tataduk hissed, almost spitting.
Kunu flinched, "Let's not fight." His little voice spoke up, wrapping his fluffy tail around his little brother, Saysay.
Konkonle, a mute nicheling, nodded in agreement.
Kaikuki- Purr snout and toxic body male
Saihuki- Blind and toxic body male
Lenel- Spotted water body female
Tataduk- One winged male
Kunu- Lean bodied teen
Saysay- The baby male
Konkonle- Cracker jawed female