Moonspear amma

chakliux let out his breath in a self-deprecating laugh, for it was true that he had never asked.
an inhale; a clearing of his throat. "seal hunters choose one another, as many times as they wish. my lodge is made for many, and half of it is mine. i wish to give this to you, tullik, as second wife. this will be your home, you will not have to leave your mountain place."
he was smiling now, somehow shyly. "i know among the sunshine people there is talk of bride-price. dowry. i will pay this, if you ask, to prove i am hunter. and husband."