Ouroboros Spine a familiar sense of grief

Shikoba has lost hope of Inutsuk returning, so she must have a challenging conversation with her little son about why Dad isn't here :'( I am also backdating this for the June 30th, the day before she seeks out Kukutux to begin the ritual 

Shikoba has felt the need to remain extra to her son, despite his nature to go exploring without her. But after the event with his sudden allergy to rabbits and the foreboding knowledge that Inutsuk will most likely not be present in the boy's life beyond his birth and early development, a mother must move on for the best of her child.

And so, Shikoba sheds all her hope today. Later, she will seek out Moon Woman's comfort, telling her it would be time to sing the death songs. But for now, Shikoba will fulfill her role as mother before wife and sivullik. Mojag will always come first in her heart, and today she will e sure to show him this.

A yip for @Mojag and asking for his presence, her tone is one that is heavier than her usual calls for him. She would sit at the mouth of their ulaq, awaiting him to come from wherever he ventures. And as she waits, she reminds herself to have courage, compassion, and to always put Mojag above herself.