Ouroboros Spine aakaga

The boy watches the ground for a few moments, then the bedding upon which his mother lays. He cannot bring his eyes to her face, because he fears what he might see there. Shikoba has never given him reason to doubt her; in fact, he might fear her acceptance as much as her refusal, as that would certify to him that he lacked something Inutsuk could provide - and the man was so far removed from himself, and their family, in his opinion. That his roaming father could be the man of the lodge after all was, to be blunt, heart-breaking. But it was a boy's fantasy that kept him plagued with worry. Somewhere inside Mojag he knew he was being foolish! And this was his best option for becoming a man, truly.

It was Shikoba's acceptance that brought his eye to her face, and a smile to his own. While he felt badly for his desire, he knew his mother would still be here, and their family would thrive. He was not needed here - but he could help his friend, and the new village. The boy ducked his head as he entered the ulaq properly and moved to press his nose against his mother's cheek.

Thank you anaa. He was so excited for this! Maybe he was a little afraid too, but they were so similar that he could not tell them apart. Rodyn says there is open travel among all the villages. Moonglow, the 'Spear, and now his village. When -- when my brothers and sisters are here, will you call for me? He wanted to be here, he could not miss such an important moment! I want to meet them. I want to be their brother.

That, at least, would always be more important than any other desire within Mojag.