Ankyra Sound blood ties

It was not a surprise that the child would know anaa; Kukutux was well-known among many in the area. The mention of Sapphique brought to Sialuk's face a similar look of recognition. I know Sapphique well, she said, a warm smile. Village sister to me made a home there for many moons.

She calculated the time it would take between where she was now, the end of her fever week, and accounted for a few additional days for rest and recouperation in her ulaq when she arrived home. In two and ten sunsets, I bring the bones to Sapphique, she said. Perhaps she would bring Maggak along to visit the place and see a different way of living.