Hushed Willows isumanguruk

He sneered, but said nothing. Kigipigak had that thought first, it was why he had introduced Valmua to the idea of leadership. That she would come to that conclusion so late made him more irritated. Now, having been burned by her flame, Kigipigak did not hold the same sentiment.

And once you had made it to the top, you would have cast me aside as you tried to do your brothers. His remark was hollow; as true as it felt to Kigipigak he did not want to invite further conflict from Valmua, as he was convinced she would say anything if it meant winning in the end. You would use me until someone else came along. Perhaps the boy from the sea, perhaps another. He grunts a small laugh, finding little humor in the idea of being replaced by Njord.

But in the end Kigipigak turns away from the woman's company. He is no longer antagonistic of her presence; he is dismissive and bored, eager to get back to his own devices.