Cedar Sweep umniratki

Stratos was quick to comfort Asivaq, and she fell into his embrace, noting how nice it was to receive comfort from a family member. She didn't—but taataa did, thankfully. She pulled back to look at her brother with wet eyes; she knew she wasn't entirely faultless. It was a lot, but it wasn't all them, she elaborated, feeling the need to explain this. I could have stood my ground at the women's circle—but I didn't. I ran away from them—like some scared little girl, and I am ashamed of myself for that. There were very few individuals she'd openly admit this to.

Her brother then elaborated, offering his services in building their village, and Kigipigak offered his opinion. She nodded in agreement, wiping away her tears and stepping back towards her husband.

I would be honored if you helped, she admitted. Thank you, braataa, and she pulled him into another hug.

With an agreement in place, the trio moved from where they’d conversed to deeper into the territory, giving Stratos the 4-1-1 regarding the lay of the land and their neighbors. Stratos was their first official member, and with more on the way, their village was starting to grow.