Hoshor Plains tinnun ⊹

There had been stares since her arrival to the circle, but none as prominent as Sulukinak's. The first time she caught her subordinate's eye, the woman immediately averted her gaze. But the second time, hurtful words aided the disrespectful look. Ariadne couldn't believe what she'd heard; how such damaging and embarrassing words had been allowed in the sanctuary of the circle.

She heard ringing in her ears as she scrambled onto all fours, tears gathering in her eyes and her ears splaying as she regarded the circle and her people one last time; shame burned hot on her face, and her stomach felt like it was going to fall out of her butt. She was pushed away, figuratively and literally, by the ways of the Sunshine People, the circle, and everything she'd been taught; it had been the straw to break the camel's back.

She fled the moment she began to cry, making a beeline for @Kigipigak. She would not stop for anybody; @Kukutux had lost another daughter that day.