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Kigipigak watched as Atausiq made her choice, as first born she would be first to have her name; and with some urging there went Malguk as well. He could not help but think back to when Akkuma and Kivaluk were their age, doing the same ritual and finding their paths—they were given Tartok names, which they still held to. He was proud then, and he was proud now in seeing this new generation following in tradition. If this was to be one of the rare moments that his way was accepted, he would make the most of it.

However, it was the final child that was slow to move. When it was Sisamat's turn the boy did not seem as eager as his earlier sister, or as possessive as the first. He only moved after urging from both of his parents, and even then he did not seek any of the items outright—there was interest in them which might've been enough for a name, Kigipigak thought at first—and then the boy was distracted, watching the trees and singing to himself. It was a ridiculous display.

With his feelings swallowed down, Kigipigak moved to intercede. He saw how the boy continued to look forlorn towards the trees and the sky, and knew the ritual was at an end. Kigipigak moved to shepherd the boy away from the items and towards his sisters.

Sisamat no longer—little Tautukpik.