Sunset Valley tautuk ∧

The prey was downed, bloodied, and ended by Shikoba. That their fourth had fallen did not register for Kigipigak; he moved with free steps around the place their hunt had concluded with his head up and voice booming, letting his happy voice carry in barks and short triumphant calls.

It would be sivullik who would eat first; perhaps Kukutux next, then the men. It was the way the world had worked for generations - Tartok or otherwise - and he was glad for the familiar sight.

If and when he was to eat, he did so sparingly and with the future in mind. The meat could be shared beyond the hunting party and he would not waste it on himself.