Iktome Plains saltmouth

the crab proved to be accompanied by a bit of a learning curve, something teya slowly figured out. finally successful, she heaved a breathy laugh and tasted the saltsweet flesh.
"my mate died." she held his eyes, feeling strong for the first time in what felt like years. the surf echoed at her back.
"he's the second of my husbands to die." another bite, and at last teya's gaze fell away.