Ouroboros Spine putulapâk ≬

ouroboros. "i do not know that word," kukutux said, though a note of wonder remained in her tired voice. what was the meaning of it? it was easier to answer meerkat's next question. the bruised line of her lips softened. "iksriktaayuuk. it is a bird with many spots upon its chest. it lives beside the sea. has much quickness. you wear the same wrap of color."

easier to talk of what had been than what was. kukutux considered ouroboros again. "you must make a circle to say it. perhaps that is what it means."