Ouroboros Spine nivaktaktuk

He wanted to be the one to bestow his gifts to his children, but the chances of being allowed to do so were slim. Better to garner a little good will with this sister, he thought. Yes, and thank you.

Kigipigak would keep in mind the kindness of Callyope, and the interest she had shown of Tartok; but also, his mind was full of thoughts of his children and what he might say to them during this time of stories. He gave the woman a deep nod, close to a bow as he turned to depart.