Ouroboros Spine O sea-starved, hungry sea

Several things became known to Samani as she listened to the woman’s story. Shikoba had lived in the desert with her family, an honorable clan of wolves. She had been a warrior for her people. The moon child believed this was special, and the glittering of her eyes shifted to the woman’s face with admiration. For all that Kukutux had taught her daughters, Samani did not recall being told that women could be so fierce. Shikoba was a living example of what it meant.

She explained that her home in the desert was a place of peace, much like Moonglow. The word war was a new one for the young girl. She did not understand it as well as she would have liked. It felt like a heavy subject, one she would not understand. It gave her a sense of discomfort when spoken of. Samani could not help but wonder if war could find Moonglow, as well.

Could Moonglow have war? the moon child inquired gently.