Firefly Glen tigugaa

The word she uses is one he does not know and he will ask about it when he next sees Ariade. I'm doing so they will both see that Kukutux knows; that she follows I'm her own traditions which place the choice ultimately upon the head of village Moonsong. It is not acceptance but it is the first step; for now though, Kilgitsuk gives space and respect.

He clears his throat to speak.

I wish to... apologize to you and your Sunman. Kilgitsuk did not believe he ever had things to apologize for, as apologies were a sign of weakness in differing ways, but he saw fit to do it now. Not for Ariadne — but for this other matter on his mind.

You took in my son and raised him when I was not there. I came back angry, and I did not know the extent of my wound until we last had words. I know now he is a better man for having been with your sunshine-people. He lowers his head with the tilt of his chin, and after a long blink Kilgitsuk continues:

He has the blood of Tartok but the heart of Moonglow. His choices are his own, as mine are my own, and Ariadne, who has chosen me, his eyes say.