Ouroboros Spine mikiak ╪

He tried his best to wander the paths when he could, but he had not ventured as far as Kukutux dared for him today. For fear perhaps.

Fear that he might hurt himself once more.

Fear that he might make a fool of himself before the village.

Perhaps that fear was elevated now as the heat struck down upon his ruddy coat. It baked into his body. Much different than the shade of the ulaq — granted even within there it was warm. He supposed his reward would be the lake's relief, if he made it that far.

Do you think I could swim? Some mild humor in his voice, but honest curiosity mostly.