Moonsong Glacier i. i'll wrap up my bones

Exhausted though she may be, Sialuk did not rest anymore than was required. As soon as she was able, she put herself on a path north, placing more distance away from the broken spear. Sixsix guided her way, perhaps to another kill made by the spirits so that she may live. Instead, he led her to another wolf. A white one. A woman.

The raindrop thought of the men that had flocked to them since their home on the spear had been taken. It was more women that they needed to stay safe from men who wished to take. Sialuk slowed as she came near, speaking her usual salutation.

I greet you, she said, her tail limp at her hocks. The crow had flown off, apparently satisfied that he had led her to the right place.