Ouroboros Spine shark in shallow water

the duck's ears splayed in surprise and pleasure at shikoba's words. "it is flowers," she revealed. "they are like the way the sun's light is upon rock." wondering if her description of their color would be understood, she pressed ahead. "you are learning moonglow?" came her hopeful question.

shikoba had not been in their village for even a handful of days, but kukutux was determined to bring her as much welcome as she would do for any other. 

"i will join you, farther. you are better in water than me. like seal," moonwoman grinned, through she was happy to move deeper into the lake, small paws leaving the rocks below. she let the surface close over her ears, surfacing to blow water from her nostrils and chuckle aloud with delight.