Ouroboros Spine kuagak

there was something between them, this boy and phox.

kukutux did not ask. as if sensing his need, she brought to him a prepared cup of bitter tea. 

it was not the black seeds he desired now, but a strong infusion of willowbark would help to settle him for a time.

when he had drunk, kukutux drew the skins around the strong young shoulders and went back out into the cold sunlight.

her soft chanting would carry him into sleep.