Ouroboros Spine come one, come all it’s happening again

Ariadne was surprised to hear how long her parents had been apart. It wasn't typical for them to be separated for such a long time, but Kukutux was a woman dedicated to her duties, and Ariadne could understand how her work kept her away. I am glad you two are back together now, she remarked. 

An Issumatar is a female leader in Tartok culture. She is the one who leads the village, and her decisions are final. Their customs are quite unique. I believed I understood and believed their way back then, but now I realize I was just following instructions. She frowned as this dawned on her. I am very happy to be back among our people—our way makes more sense to me. 

Ariadne didn't respond to Aiolos' welcoming words but instead embraced him tightly, tears welling up in her eyes.