Moonspear Mitsik

Oh, no. This was not my intention. The swift bird is only-

Kannoyak spoke quickly in his people’s tongue. He did not realize that he had done it until he looked upon her face and saw the glint of mischief that existed in her sharp eyes. The white hunter felt his cheeks grow warm with embarrassment. The raindrop woman may have only been teasing, but he did not wish for her to think that she was worth so little.

Raindrop woman is worth many more skins and meats. This is known.

Kannoyak did not want there to be any question. He understood her worth. He understood that she was important. The white hunter may have never paid a bride price, but he was not deterred by the idea of it. He had hunted with the Moonwoman, but they had not discussed a proper price for her daughter’s hand in marriage.

Does Sialuk seek a husband like Kannoyak? he asked with plum eyes fixed upon her.