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she was surprised to hear the northern-tongue among these pupils, and smiled a curious nod. "among my people, we call it the fire-time. yes, fleurette. this scent draws the attention of men. if you allow one to couple with you, then sedna will give you her blessing. you will conceive children. it does not smell bad. he is showing his control over his body. it is good for a man to learn this."

"if you do not wish to become pregnant, stay among the village. we will show you plants that can be taken. the men here will protect you. the ones beyond may come after you. it is a great and strong thing, this time. but there is restraint to be had. it will pass in five days, sometimes seven. it starts low in the hips and takes much time to grow. what is in your nose is only the final part of this cycle. some women are blessed to enter their fire-time twice in one span of moons."