Great Bear Wilderness the freshman

She was intrigued, to say the least. She had not heard of this thing, a bride price. Growing up, her traditions were different than Sialuk's. More straightforward. She and her Archer line sought only commitment, good faith and strong moral character. Most of all, a deep connection between a prospective mate.

The starwoman and Argent, had what she sought. She was drawn to them, comfortable in their presence at any moment. Happy. She thought to ask further of what a bride price entailed. After all, it was Sialuk who had opened her mind to new possibilities. A way of life. Before she could voice it, she asked her something that both shocked and delighted her.

She circled in front to block her path any further. Peering at her with a flirtatious, knowing look. "Do you mean to imply as a wife?" Her voice was thick. Heavy. She stepped closer, reaching to encircle silvered shoulders with the arms of a dark huntress. "Or as the man he is, at heart?" Her nose traced along sparse, coarse whiskers, grazing Sia's lip.