Ouroboros Spine There's something wretched about this

Raimo would keep an eye out for signs of this man's worth, because so far he showed little promise. His nonchalance was not going to keep anyone fed and it bothered him to allow this kind of person access to the mountain, and potentially to Kukutux or Sialuk. If they both decided he was better to have around than himself, Raimo would be the one forced from the mountain. He did not want his story to end in such a mundane manner.

However Raimo knew he had already out-done the stranger; he had fed Kukutux, brought her pelts, done his best to work alongside Sialuk and earn the favor of both women. This newcomer had a long ways to go before he could uproot Raimo; if the time came that they were truly at-odds, Raimo would not allow anyone to take his place.

There are game trails along the western slopes I have not visited in some time, Raimo offered. He would rather make sure this man had ample opportunities to show his true colors. Start there. With that, Raimo slipped through the trees to leave the man to his own devices.