Ouroboros Spine Trust I seek, and I find in you.

She did not understand what Kukutux said of the seal hunter. From her viewpoint it looked like he was collecting women despite his assurance that this was not the case. Chakliux admitted to having selected two (three if you included the mother of his son from last Spring) as his wives, yet found pleasure in the bodies of others. Ciri felt her gut sicken once more to think of Chakliux and his ways, so was glad when the Moonwoman steered their conversation toward other things.

The lake, she said. Ciri lifted her ears, knowing she'd be glad of the distraction by putting herself to use. She very much wanted Moonglow to be her home. Partaking in the duties expected of its women woukd be a good start.

I will meet you there, she agreed softly, and took this as conclusion. Ciri gathered herself and smiled, though there was a hint of sorrow to the curve of her lips as her sunflower gaze met that of Kukutux. She dipped her muzzle and collected what remained of the meat she'd been given, and quietly took her leave.