Ouroboros Spine quiet brook

Ajei felt small and a little worthless in her friends giant shadow. Seal was doing so well. Doing everything she was supposed to and thriving. She was so proud of her.

 But also wondered was she doing the right things. She had no trades and a counselor? who really needed a counselor? Perhaps she should just learn to hunt like her mother.

Ajei obediently began to chew. The taste not overall terrible, but not great. It did help.

Ajei swallowed. That is all I want for Mama to be proud. I will make her proud continuously.

She nodded. My mother is or was Navajo and other. She came here after she was a yearling from very far away. My Kinaalda is the new path for all women in Moon Glow. A way to honor my mother. Now the boys will go on their journey and the girls will do Kinaalda.

Ajei shifted. Have I never spoke my mothers language near you? I'm sorry. I should have shared more.