Ouroboros Spine uŋiarrisaq

It was the first time Tautukpik wasn't closeby to Nutuyikruk. He knew she had gone. He knew he had told her to do it, supported her, even said he would go too — but here he was, huddled among bedfurs and pretending not to see his aaka looking for her.

He watched Akmaaksi interact with Ariadne, with no answers, and a shrug. Snuffling among the furs, Tautukpik quickly shut his eyes tight and tried to slow down his breathing so the show of sleeping could be more believable.

Should have gone with her. He thought, his heart thundering. I'm sorry Nutu.