Ouroboros Spine mines (danger!)

vairë explained why she had killed the fox, and kukutux nodded in understanding. she glanced to lómion. "i think that your sister sees a good spirit in this bird."

the girl's tears fell softly. kukutux lowered her head, investigating the wounds that the red brother had left in the flesh of the feathered creature. she knew that their bites could bring sickness. "we will wash the bites with fresh snow. and then i will put medicine on the torn skin," she decided, looking between them both. "will you bring some here?" she asked of her son.

herself, kukutux turned, removing herself to the den. she returned with a mouthful of dried sage-leaves, which she began to chew into a fragrant paste as she settled close to the reindeer girl once more. "where did you find it?" she asked gently, hoping to soothe her somewhat.