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Kannoyak's return elicited many different feelings in Ariadne. While she was happy that he'd returned—and even joined Moonglow!—there was happiness, excitement ... and guilt. While she'd felt guilt for some time, it only increased tenfold with the pale hunter's return.

She was aware that she was falling out of love with Kigipigak. She had been since they'd returned to Moonglow. Being around her family again made her realize he didn't fit into her life; they were too different. He was not a Sunshine man, and she was not a Tartok woman. While she was terrified to admit this out loud, Ariadne knew that she had to be honest with herself; her happiness and well-being depended on it.

While she had alluded this to Calloype, she knew that she needed some guidance and sought her anaa. Arriving at the Moonwoman's ulaq, with a fish in her jaws, Ariadne placed it on the ground and peeked inside.

Anaa? Are you there? she asked.