Ouroboros Spine you are the moon

"sister," shikoba would whisper in a weaker voice from surviving this winter, "many things are in my mind this spring." she had called for @Kukutux in this sharing of her words, for her ears only. shikoba would not bear such pain to her kin, she wants her memories to only be of light.

family. her sons, her daughter, her husband. 
star hunter was growing tired. and it was time that she shared this burden with the others, so that perhaps when the unforgiving action occurs, they might be ready.

"i know my time is coming, and i do not fear the end as i once did."

shikoba's eyes would be gentle upon her moon woman. she takes a breath, and perhaps kukutux would see the greying that has occurred over shikoba's mottled coat. 

"doe daughter has risen; i am proud of her. as i am for all of your kin, and my own children as well. ajei-- i hope she will remain under your guidance especially." shikoba had shed her tears in many silent nights, and now did not wish to cry anymore.

"my people do not linger on death, it is my hope that this village will not either."

for kuku when you have time!