Moonsong Glacier akiaguk ¤ {m}

There is tension between them that they both know cannot yet be released. Things between them were still too new, Ariadne too young, and such things would have to be approached carefully. But, in the meantime, Other things could be done, and she thrilled in delight as he asked the questions she'd longed to hear.

Kukutux's warnings went to the wayside; all other caution was thrown to the wind; she felt powerful at this moment with her village's strongest man offering what he did!

You do court me, she said, serious despite the playfulness in her voice. And you do the things of the sunshine people and of Tartok—you pay my price, and you ward off any other suitors, she pulled back, studying him, wondering what he'd make of it. If you succeed, not only do you get me, but you also get a place besides me as Head of village Moonsong. She felt the challenge would be worth it.