Ouroboros Spine saumik ⩃

"perhaps another or so. with guidance, he may come to it quicker."

it was a lot to entrust in a young boy. though kivaluk seemingly showed time and time again that he was ready for such commitment. his parents are mentioned, and shikoba thinks of them both for a moment. sahkmet has found her peace. yet the winterhawk roamed, restless with his family.

"kigipigak has been away," she comes to say softly, "i hope he is okay." she could say more, but perhaps that is what not is needed in this moment. "he will learn of the honor his son brings to Moonglow, and to the wolves of Tartok."

one day, at least.

she is questioned about her own days, and to this the native offers a warm smile to moon woman. "all better," she comes to say, "and pregnant." it was another form of their mend, after all. "i have hopes for a girl this spring. strong and kind as yours have come to be."