Ouroboros Spine and i, the star-- burn low

The time had been drawing near. Death was calling the old woman to the dancing lights. Shikoba kept going, kept moving, until she no longer could. Tiredness found her and she lay under the open sky and waited to sleep. 

Loved ones gathered. Though it was certain Shikoba's life was coming to an end, everyone was together and supporting as she found her peace. Aiolos too, stayed close. He nodded to her words, silent yet assuring and he laid near her, as many did. Quietly, he prayed to the Moon and Sea Goddess. 

When she took her last breath, Aiolos lifted from his lay and into a sit, head lowered and ears back as Ajei's cries shook the mountains of Moonglow. Aiolos sweeps to the side of Kukutux when she seeks him, pressing himself close and holding her firm. Their star hunter was gone.