Duskfire Glacier mamatsak ∓

their presence was welcomed and timely. kukutux nodded fervently, her pale ears sweeping to hear all of lane's words.

winter hunting would become a time of healing. it was meant to be so. aiolos affirmed this, and kukutux was pleased that he spoke the words of her heart once more.

and the duck did not miss how lane made no mention of wintersbane or the winter-wolf whom the duck had scented upon these borders. when aiolos spoke, kukutux nodded in respectful deferment to his words. she was moonwoman but he was her husband.

"sun man will set a path for us. it is good to be in the snow. but we will be close to you. you say we have hunters who are the best. i say that duskfire has skill great as mine here in your village." her greenstone eyes sparkled. "we will walk the same trail."

the mind of an atsak did not cease. sialuk had not been given the chance for an ugi. perhaps samani might be granted this if kukutux made the proper obeisance.