Kildeer Rest lāredys ñuqigon

star eater did not flinch at the girl’s outburst, nor did she soften beneath the weight of her tears. instead, she regarded her in silence for a long moment, eyes cool, steady.
it is my husband’s wish.
the words were simple, absolute. they left no room for argument.
sun eater brought you here. you belong to him now.
her voice was even, unreadable, but not cruel. there was no venom in her tone, no gloating in her stance. just truth, laid bare between them like the caribou hide the girl clung to.
you will not be harmed, she continued, quieter now, a thread of something almost gentle slipping into her tone. but you will obey.
she turned back to her work, as if the conversation was settled. because, in her eyes, it was.