Ouroboros Spine homecoming king

Their parting was met with smiles and kindness; and when Ajei shared all that had changed, each loss felt like a true blow to Mojag — from the struggles of Kukutux to the dissolving of Moontide — but that last bit of news, of bride price, is what makes him shout and laugh.

A bride price! I cannot believe it. He didn't mean to sound incredulous, and went on to hastily explain: I did not think so much time had passed. He is a good man? He makes you happy?

But what did Mojag know of such things! Their father was not a loving man but an absent one, and Shikoba had been focused on work. Loving in her way - but different. Mojag felt the need to assert himself.

I will meet him. He would make his own judgement. The price might have been set by Kukutux and Aiolos, but Mojag wanted to be sure this was right for his sister.