Barrow Fields pavva mauragak

"i do." 

she came closer. she could not help herself. "tulimaq is a cruel man. he took a time of peace and made it a challenge. he is unkind. he is not like you." her words were heavy.

"but you say to me that he is this man of tartok. that he is what a man must be. and that if he calls —" why did her voice break "— if he calls to you then you must go. if he asks for your strength to be his own, you must give this."

"there is not a place for two homes inside you. and you do not want to live your own life."

"what has tartok given to you that moonglow has not, kigipigak?" kukutux felt her throat raw with wonder and worry.