Ouroboros Spine tapsi ▓

kukutux shook her head. "we are part of the women's circle. we must speak in a direct way to the ear of each other. men speak in sounds. we use our voice." it was a confirmation meant to steady and to praise lótë. next came a seeking question, and she drew a little breath.

"moonwoman chooses sivullik if she has no husband," the duck said, though continued calmly, with more assurance than was felt within her chest — "but i am moonwoman here, and i say that is the choice of the one who is wife to firsthunter, and his as well. it is a choice they must make together. he may say no, and then he will choose another from among the men's circle for me. and if i do not say yes to them, then i will have no children this year."

it was a long accord, but it was meant to bring balance. you could not force such things. you must only decide what is best for the land and for your companions.