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her chin trembled. "you are a good daughter and an honor to your mother," she murmured lowly, ears splaying in relief that sedna goddess had at least brought the raindrop back to her.

crouching low to the snow, she did as the girl bid. as the walls rose from the effort, she limped closer, breathing upon them so that ice crystals formed, hardening the edges so they might withstand the wind more easily.

"aiolos in village yuelong is that way, toward the sea. you know his face. if no one comes, perhaps we go to him." but even as she spoke the words, kukutux knew she could not leave this place.

she lay down, a gritted sound of pain sounding as muzzle bent to soothe the sore flesh of her leg. if she did not rest, it would not mend well. it took many days for a bone to be ready for long stands, and two moons to be healed. but kukutux did not know what sort of time she and sialuk would be given.