Ouroboros Spine [m] ⊡ ukaksitaak ⊡

Aiolos suggested banishment, or a taking of his manhood. Kukutux an eye, or his life.

Valiant suggested his life.

Vairë’s teeth itched. Her gaze turned to the crowd as if she were a gladiator, entertaining Roman nobles. She sliced a paw through the air to stand in front of Cen. Moondoe burned with unholy fire, silhouetted by the blaze of sun as she stared down her muzzle.

She looked to her husband.

No. She looked over her shoulder for approval from her mother, cold rage in her eyes.

He struck a woman. He attacked her, broke her down, bloodied her skin. It is only by Sedna’s grace that she still draws breath. This is not a job for a man. Her gaze went back to the man, staring at his eye, his throat, his haunches.

I accept any harm he comes to. But a woman should inflict it.

She hefted an executioner’s axe, and waited to let it fall.