Ouroboros Spine atvaktaktuk

What was the angle here? Why did she ask when she knew? He was so proud to carry their blood; proud that his children did too, and this time they would know it, they would grow in to their names.

Our people are Tartok. You know this. He spoke of the children too, in this. He saw the way Kukutux spared glances to the mouth of the ulaq as if she might cast her eye upon a child - and so he claimed them now. Knowing they shared blood with the Sunshine People, knowing they were as much Asivaq's; knowing they were grandchildren.

He would not truly refuse them their birthright among either people - only access from Kukutux. The dull look on his face might share as much. He did not boast this time.

They sleep now. Thank you for the meal, but I worry our voices might disturb them. It has been a long, confusing day already for them. Kigipigak did not dismiss the Moonwoman as he knew better, but he gave her reason to depart should she be willing.