Altar of Twilight wife

chakliux grunted in minute contentment at kannoyak's mention of nasamik. so far he had not been able to enjoy his marriage or the idea of coming children.
"i did." he pushed the remnants of the meal away, lifting up his body. his mouth tasted foul; his eyes felt sticky with sleep. "i dreamt of my people and our ways."
chakliux pointed toward kannoyak with his chin. "you will live in my lodge with myself and nasamik, wherever we go. you are my brother now." his eyes shone with resolution, for he had not said ulaq. he had used the word of his own home.