Ouroboros Spine and down the road I'd go

She had already said so, but she said it now for the first time with understanding. Dutch felt a deep well of relief and gratitude; it was good to have moonwoman when his own mother could not be close. In a way, she had been there for him more than his mother ever had, and, had their wisdoms conflicted, he might have been unsure who to follow. He may well have chosen Kukutux.

"Thank you, moonwoman," he murmured, bowing his head. He looked to Valiant, who gave a tiny nod, and then back to Kukutux. "I will bring her to you when I get the chance. For now — we must go and speak with Minnow."

Shall we close?