Kildeer Rest Winters Eve

it surprised kukutux that keyni would not choose to come back to the village. but perhaps she had seen things beyond which had shifted her mind toward other intentions.

she had the blessing of moonwoman, whether or not she chose to remain within moonglow. "i know."

"walk with the spirits, keyni," she said softly, returning the gesture. "come to my ulaq at any time, and i will give you teaching." she sensed her sister wished to walk, and so would allow keyni her own departure if she so wished.