Silver Creek nutaaq

They separated for a time. Kigipigak sought out a place where the snow was deep and began the process of stamping it down or moving it and dragging it, so it would become a circle with high walls.

It was enough space for the two of them to nest together comfortably but it wasn't the covered ulaq that Asivaq had grown up with. The snow still fell; when she returned from her hunting there wasn't much to look at except snow, and it would appear as if he had only stood waiting for her.

Asivaq brought rabbit, and Kigipigak moved to first kiss her cheek and then offer wordlessly to carry things. He laid the meal in the circle and welcomed his wife close, eager to eat with her.