Ouroboros Spine shark in shallow water

the disinterest from the boy causes shikoba to cast her eyes back towards kukutux. her solemn nod to answer the native's question causes shikoba to cast him a last glare before she thinks she has seen enough. perhaps he will end up being no trouble, perhaps he will put up a fight that shikoba does not expect. either way, shikoba has introduced herself to him, the executioner under the righteous kukutux.

content with seeing the boy, shikoba pushes her nose against the duck's shoulder, signifying that she is ready to leave if that is desired. she still has questions about the boy, but would prefer to not be in earshot of him. a whisper is cast into her pale ear.

"let nuak rest, shikoba and kukutux talk more without him." a sense of respect for the boy to not disturb him more than they have. perhaps this moment is what harbors the reasoning behind her future actions.