Ouroboros Spine Aliuk-aimagvik

If Kigipigak was meant to feel regret for his actions, he did not. The fact that Moonsong had survived in another form was proof he need not worry, and as Dutch explained it had become Morningside, and had not fallen, only changed.

When Dutch asked his question, Kigipigak was not shy with his answer.

Our village struggled. There was much work split between myself and my brother-in-law, Stratos. Kigipigak thought of the constant patrols and hunts, and how strained his relationship with his wife became because of that distance.

Our children came and one did not make it. At that point, we knew that our village was not a good place. It was Asivaq who wanted to return—and I am obedient to my Issumatar.

Their migration to Moonglow was not something he would have chosen if he was in control of the family, but per Tartok culture he was not meant for that distinction. Keeping them safe was his role and the bigger decisions went to his wife.

So we are here now. I only hope to make my wife happy again.