Ouroboros Spine There are many places a spirit may rest

his curiosity and excitement are contagious to the older woman as she guides him through moonglow's sacred land. however, she simply cannot blame him for excitement -- she'd be excited too if it was her first time entering a new land that was described so highly -- and thankfully, the lake is not far away from them. upon his question, shikoba wonders what exactly she could tell him. she wasn't sure if the recent situation with kiliatuk was an open conversation, so she decided to gloss over it. 

"shikoba stay in moonglow, not travel much. protecting borders important because kukutux is pregnant." this would help provide a reason as to why the duck herself would not be present in this tour. the noticeable changes of the younger woman's body made it very clear that shikoba would have to be on guard for anything that could happen. the newest brood to join moonglow would need all the love and support in the world. "how about taggerung?" 

once his answer is spoken, the two would soon reach the heart and crown jewel of moonglow. the water is sparkling today as the the lake ripples gently from the summer breeze. dragonflies dance over the surface as the chorus of fauna echoes around the lake. it is full of life. she turns her head to her friend. "Anik lake, kukutux calls it. lots of fish and good for swims."