Big Salmon Lake kalugruak

Ceridwen had discovered Kilgitsuk's purest motivation without meaning to, and when she asked about his family he felt a wave of pride first, shame next, and sorrow last; but he kept all of this tightly contained so that not even an ounce of his feeling showed. He was a traditional man, and that meant keeping tight reign over himself.

I do, but they are grown now and do not need me. This was a painful thing to say. Perhaps admitting this would serve to answer Ceridwen's question as well as illuminate something for Kilgitsuk.

I have been a trader for some time now. I go where I might be of use, and by doing so I meet new people, experience different places and cultures, and have the opportunity to hunt things I otherwise would not get to. It is enjoyable to me. The more he spoke on it, the less true it felt. Yes, Kilgitsuk put value in to his own abilities and his successes were important to his ego. However, he knew he would prefer to help his family and keep them together, safe and fed. Seeing as he couldn't do this, he worked for whoever would have him.

It was not the best life.

Anyways - their conversation had worn through an hour or so, and Kilgitsuk noticed this when he glanced at the sky and saw the sun was in a different place. If you change your mind on trading, perhaps we could come to an arrangement. He would not hold his breath for that.