Ouroboros Spine Here I stand again.

wealth did not have the power to restore rodyn's heart. moontide had gone its way and samani slept beside the sea. through his power and his devotion had the home of her daughter stood fine and tall.

but time ate away at many legs.

kukutux was there to greet him as he came; to help him carry bundles, heaped hides, small packs. in silence they would put these things aside, and then in silence she would feed him fresh-caught meat.

there was no need yet to speak. her eyes said already her affection, her respect, her sorrow.

they grieved together.