Ouroboros Spine We're sailing

kukutux took the gentle gesture of respect with inclined head and closed eyes. it was as if a daughter was touching her, she felt, and suddenly she thought deeply that she would like to see simbelmyne again.

"when the sun returns, and i think when you have seen this rite, you may be ready to settle among women."

it was a hint, an allusion that kukutux believed simbelmyne would not only have what she wished, but become a mother this year. in many ways, the quiet and deferential nature of the young woman reminded the duck of herself when she had first come to the wilds.

"but for now, we will go to my ulaq. these skins are still wet, though they have some dryness now," she said, testing them with presses of her small hard paws. "i have the want to know more of your people, if you will tell me of them."