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Even with the attention of Ariadne, Kilgitsuk cannot easily put aside the feeling inside of himself, or focus beyond these differences in their cultures.

She says my son is courting a girl; one she likely matched him to, in her way. And now expects my son to continue her ways as if my own are terrible! She expects a bride-price be paid and traditions be adhered to while shunning my own. Some of this might be hyperbole, or merely feeling. A lamenting. Kilgitsuk is frustrated regardless!

It would not be enough to fight off possible suitors; that was easy work! Kilgitsuk had to convince this woman that his ways were not dangerous or wrong.

For now he will put it aside, because it is easier to find comfort in Ariadne. Her scent, her presence, her body; lovely distractions from problems within his own heart.