Ocean's Breath Plateau caught in the waves

What a beautiful story! Mind if we wrap here?

Seal’s expression became astonished. Never could she have guessed Kukutux and Aiolos had met later in life. They were so bonded, so aligned… It was proof life was not a straight and narrow path. It wound like a river through the mountains. Waterfalls, rapids, and dams could interrupt the water’s flow. However, in some places, a river could be calm and full of life – even fork in two!

Most of all, this notion gave Seal hope, optimism, and independence.

Then, Moonwoman shared a secret tale with the young woman. She loaned the elder her ear and listened to the story, captivated.

Seal could imagine the setting. Small villages on the long ice. Short winter days filled with blustering snow squalls… and as a girl fast approaching her ninth moon, she could envision herself walking in Kukutux’s pawprints. It was all very harrowing… and romantic.

Then, assurance. Guidance. Empowerment. “Thank you Moonwoman,” Seal said sincerely. She felt renewed and realized her discord was gone.