Ouroboros Spine digitalis horridus

in reference to this thread, i am going to assume that shikoba has seen kiliutak previously and knows he is not meant to be out and about by himself. if you'd like this changed, please let me know! <3

after seeing the great bear, shikoba is aware that the challenge would be steeper than expected. she is risking the rest of her strength and body to ensure that moonglow is rid of the shadow that lurks in the mountain and the red wave that holds the tupilak's scent. it would all end when kukutux gives her approval. until then, shikoba combs through the territory and scouts out major landmarks that she can recognize and remember.

she passes by caches that have seemingly been ransacked and destroyed [a shame, they'd have to be fixed and refilled for the winter] as well as abstract looking trees and misshapen stones that stick out of the earth like its own jagged teeth. all important aspects that define moonglow to shikoba. she feels like turning back after her time out to head back to her ulaq. 

but something lingers in her coal black nose, something that doesn't belong. it isn't blood, it isn't an invader -- it's an escapee. nuak. sulfur eyes widen as the older woman turns in the direction of the scent and gallops towards it, full speed ahead. despite her lighter frame, her thunderous gait kicks up the dirt and stone beneath her as she draws in, closer and closer. 

he would hear her, but she has no intentions to hide or cower. it is bold, it is open, it is honest, it is everything she is when she battles. whether he chooses to flee or stand his ground, it does not matter. fuel to the fire, adrenaline pumps through her scarred body, she will make sure her teeth meets flesh today.