Ouroboros Spine a path to choose

kukutux smiled only in answer. she took from inside the ulaq a small wrapping of tender hareskin, small but not so small that its details were not visible. "our dead do not leave us."

slow unfolding revealed a crumble of dark grey-green powder, leaves kept so long they had disintegrated into a potent blend.

"caribou leaf," she told the young one. "two portions in four portions of water." gathering the packet together, she motioned for the girl to carry it and stood, leading them down the worn path to the wide glittering lake.

upon the bank she showed bronte how to mix the powder: two portions to four portions water. "now drink," kukutux urged.