Moonstone Quarry uliruk ⊹

he was young, and she saw in him youth. but what ipiktok did not have in experience, he would gain with settlement. this she believed. he had been away, he had journeyed. the wilderness claimed by their vast clan was known to him. and there was more beyond. rodyn traded often, and she knew the seal hunters too would eventually journey.

but their land did not need to be hunted down, to be claimed. already it was there to be given as birthright.

youth spoke. a wife. her lips rose in a faint, pleased smile. "i have the want to find names for you as the leaves fall and the sun departs."

she allowed him to consider this for a time before her tones went on; you have already brought great honor, ipiktok. you are a hunter of moonglow, and you have returned when your mother has most need of you."

kukutux brushed his shoulder with her own. "your young sisters, they will need guidance. i have taught them much, and you will bring more lessons."