Ouroboros Spine Broken, bloody, misplaced

"in the place of my birth, when two women were harsh to one another, they were sent to live outside the village for nine days."

nine was a number of sacredness.

"they hunted together. they drew from the sea. they learned to work and to share words."

but kukutux was not sure that tulukiri was suited for these things. still, she must see. that callyope had been involved was not surprising, but she wondered too what her daughter would say.

"there have been many things that have shifted and have changed. i know she holds anger. she will not accept you as higher than her, not now. it is not natigvik. and you must learn to work as one." her tone was soft.