Firefly Glen sialuktuk ❀

the briefest of contemplations, snuffed by the breath of his own next revelation. hydra had moved more swiftly with revui's betrothal, but that was sensible, kukutux supposed. men could be fickle. did he understand what it was to be husband? did it matter if he planned to roam outside the land? would he go to her, or would kukutux gain a sister?

why did she care about such things?

"perhaps," the waterbird ventured gently, shyly, "we shall both make hydra proud this year."' for it was not too late; her fire-time could arrive at any moment. kukutux was woefully unprepared, and yet restless, impatient for it to debut within her and transform her flesh from girl to woman. "do you think you will be a good husband?"