Ouroboros Spine suinngainik ∷

for @T.K.! @Rodyn also welcome <3

she had given the bitter roots of dandelion to the unwolf. she had bathed the quiet brow with wet cloths and pressed finely ground meet into the dying one's mouth. she had wrapped the bony frame in many furs and prayed that the unwolf's spirit would stay in its place, seated around the heart.

moonwoman called them kupugâk. not being her kind, she was unsure what spirits to address on the sick one's behalf.

but finally they strengthened. finally they came awake. kukutux smiled to see the round and expressive eyes open. "it is good to see your face. you walked in the land of the dead for days."