Great Bear Wilderness [wp] upyakkaa ⟺

her eyes shone with the hope and joy of that, though in the manner of a properly raised sunshine woman, kukutux did not raise her voice. "i have a strong wish that callyope wishes me close. and that you do, also. i will be here if i am wanted."

she wanted to insist! to wonder why solharr even asked? did he not know how many grandchildren had been born? but she was not offended, and smiled in gentle approval at the way he always spoke of callyope with such careful love.

"tell me, do you wish for sons or daughters?" kukutux asked, wanting to bring them now to sweeter things.