Ouroboros Spine taaqtumi ≜

there was a resolution in the voice of shikoba that kukutux comprehended, and then wished she had not, wished she could not.

he was firsthunter.

but she was not yet ready to relinquish her star-sister.

and still; "i will go first to speak with dutch, to tell him what we can offer from among us. then i will bring back his answer."

her eyes moved between them both. "i am not against kivaluk joining as firsthunter. but we must have a second one chosen before the first leaves his role."