Ouroboros Spine bravery comes first

"sivullik comes with responsibility," she says to him with a nod, "but I am confident in you." 

rodyn had always proven himself to be competent in many fields, perhaps now excelling in his travels and trades, even more so in his hunting. this would certainly fit well within his new title of first hunter. though, shikoba also knows that her title was questioned and challenged by another tartok who held his own title of sivullik.

and while she hoped rodyn would not be challenged, she must know that he can hold his own.

"our village trusts you," her eyes look towards him in a warning manner, "but others may challenge you, in or out of moonglow." she looks to her own shoulder, where the wound from tulimaq remained hidden. "I was challenged by another sivullik who stayed with moonglow in winter, during last season circle." she recounts this with many feelings that swarm around her. "rodyn must be able to protect himself, his title, and his home if time comes."

shikoba would be there, along with sun man and moon woman. but even then, that is not enough at times. moonglow must have hardened teeth, and shikoba must know that rodyn can provide such a service.