Ouroboros Spine atanik ⫏

kukutux looked between the two young wolves, and then toward ajei.

slowly her still expression warmed to amusement, then something that did not quite reach delight. she was truly pleased, however, and something in her chest eased gently at the prospect of new life continuing in their village.

"i give my blessing for this. chickadee, as mother of this village, i will speak for your bride price."

"sivullik, go to aiolos. ask what is needed of you."

she herself would decide what kivaluk must bring, and would tell the young man soon.

for now, she touched them each with a smile. "you have lived together many hands of time. perhaps this was already decided long ago."