Ouroboros Spine O sea-starved, hungry sea

hopefully, shikoba's position of aunt would not be revoked from her if kukutux found out of her story-telling, even more so if she disapproved of the recalling of this darker moment. after all, the face of the moon woman was marked that day, perhaps it is something to not think of often. however, the woman throws caution to the wind for now. perhaps it is the birthright of samani to know of the curses her mother can see and exile from her land with such strength.

"when shikoba come to Moonglow, alone, before samani here," she starts off as she scooches closer to the girl, leaning towards her so that she may talk quieter, "kukutux told shikoba of tupilak, evil spirit. wolf with red coat, like blood."

"tupilak try to steal from Moonglow, and taint wolves' souls," an impurification, something that forever stole away the innocence of nuak, "but kukutux brave, like boar spirit. she fought tupilak, and stole tongue!" perhaps a way to silence the unwanted presence, or perhaps a marker and warning that she would try and steal more if the woman showed her face around the spine again. after all, shikoba made a promise of blood to steal away the woman's head, should she ever be given the chance.

she pauses, hoping to answer any questions the young and bright mind may have to offer as she hears a tale that is spun as a legend in the book of the native.