Ouroboros Spine saumik ⩃

she would come to follow the matriarch as she has done so in the past many times. and when she speaks of wanting to be present, it brings a sense of relief to shikoba. last time, they were unable to visit each other due to their close due dates. this time, shikoba held hope that it may be different.

she was not alone as inutsuk had been there. and even sister löté was there to help her find a resting place for her children born sleeping. 

the plant is examined under the watchful eyes of shikoba, and she makes a note of the instructions with a nod of her head. "is anyone else expecting besides you and i this spring?" she comes to ask, wondering who else may need the support of the women's circle within the village when the time comes.