Ouroboros Spine tapvani ⦲

The meeting with Sakhmet had left him in good spirits. Kigipigak dared to stride without aid more often now, and joked with those who visited him at his mending ulaq, and ate heartily of what was shared with him.

He did not protest when Kukutux came to collect him and thought only of Sakhmet; the warmth and good feelings he harbored upon seeing her face now burned within him and he thought, staved away the worst of his pain.

Kukutux led him to a pool of water. It smelled very strongly. It was murky, with pieces floating within it, and he was not sure it was safe to drink from let alone touch; although he trusted his kin, Kigipigak cast her a brief look of confusion.