Ouroboros Spine the same [voice] that oft-times hath

kukutux nodded slowly, listening to each thing said. there was no small part of her that wished to ask from where the star-talker had come, but there was time enough for it another day.

the weakness was rising in her limbs as if it were a bruised cloud; she sighed, though her countenance remained warm. "i will bring you into this village. i would like to learn the things that you know. maybe in trade."

so eager to name him, and yet she did not know his name. in her mind, the duck gave to the man a position in her ranks all the same. "what is the sound they call you?" she asked, and when he had answered, went on. "i am kukutux. this woman has the name of shikoba."