Hoshor Plains [m] once upon a time, the planets and the fates and all the stars aligned

Kaluktuk had left the camp early on, doing a routine stalk of the herd with a few of the other hunters, discussing with some of them the tactics used by the different groups and the potential for more hunting. He had gathered something to eat as he returned. As he got nearer to the Moonsong camp he took notice of a change in the air; this was good fortune, and Kaluktuk headed to the sequestered area of their camp that had become his and Ariadne's nest.

Quietly he put the bison meat aside, within reach if Ariadne hunkered—but Kaluktuk hoped her appetite was of a different nature now that her hormones had shifted. The man was careful in approaching her, not wanting to initiate something that she didn't want (although so far in their relationship both had shown such strong desire for the other). He crooned a low note to her, curious and of course interested.