Ouroboros Spine of a longing spirit

confirmation of such a thought. shikoba was pleased to know that the village was full of content hearts and full caches. "and you," she would tell the girl gently, "did you meet someone that makes you so happy?" she asks for a moment, like an auntie who comes to Christmas just for the drama her nieces and nephews find themselves in. and while most would probably apologize for such a question, shikoba's social skills of realizing what is and is not appropriate to ask was still not fully installed.

after all, it was hard to not just pop the question after hearing of the courting that had come to be in the glen. shikoba was not there, but in a way wished she had witnessed the display of beautiful daughters and strong men. the growing generations reminded her of her age and almost regrets having to grow older with time.