Ouroboros Spine Those lights

He thought he understood what Kukutux was asking of him, and he would abide by her demands. Six days was nothing compared to the amount of time he wished to spend with Lótë. It had pained him to be away from her, but freeing himself from a temporary bond and finding his way back to them had not been easy- and he had to use both his strength and his cunning to avoid the fate which befell the others he'd met.

His companion- who named herself as Shikoba- led him though he already knew where to find the Ulaq he had made for himself and Lótë. Still, perhaps she had moved to be with Kukutux, and he believed it to be more polite to simply trail at her flank rather than to bolt past her.

He caught her glance and he nodded. Natural for Lótë to have wanted him there, and it was of course natural for Shikoba to be judgemental of him as well. But he was not phased; Kukutux and Lótë would be the ones to pass judgement, and Sialuk as well.

He'd not expected to be granted the title of Sivullik when he returned, but was pleased nonetheless that that was a part of the offer as well. It also meant that Raimo had not come back.

Three children...A healthy number, something to be proud of. He followed in silence as they approached, and gave Shikoba an appreciative nod as he approached. He did not dare to enter the den until @Lótëë beckoned him. Softly, though, he whuffed a greeting, Hoping she might give him a chance to prove himself real and tangible, and worthy of returning to her side.