Ouroboros Spine the flowers will never die

-Adrastus out-

There was something urgent about the way he was greeted by the fawn woman, and in the way she moved toward the ulaq. In his mind, he had hoped that he might have a word with their leader as well- but he would not want to stand in her way. It would serve him well enough to at least present the pine marten to Kukutux, and then show respect for the council of women by allowing them their time to meet. "I will not linger, then," He assured her softly. He did not begin conversation with her as they were near enough to the ulaq anyway, and he felt perhaps it might be best to allow her time and space to mentally prepare herself for whatever business it was she had with the leaders. 

He had hoped that he might simply offer the marten and then steal away before the young woman's business began, but she spoke almost immediately after they had arrived. He remained quiet, frozen to the spot a bit uncomfortably- he hadn't intended to be a part of this, and would have liked to give Meerkat the privacy of speaking with the leaders without him being present, but she seemed in a rush to make her announcement. He couldn't help but feel a pang of pity for her; given the situation she described, it sounded like her mother needed her. To lose both her mate and some of her children...It wasn't his place to comment. 

Quietly, he side-stepped, allowing the pine marten to slide softly to the ground. "I bring this, for you," He said softly. "...And I will let you talk." He said, his expression clearly indicating that he felt most comfortable allowing those necessary to be present, while he offered each in turn a polite bob of his head, before he departed.