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sialuk was a swift child, but kukutux still felt claws of fear rake through her nape at the girl's inquiry. yt she must know; one day she would be mother, and mothers must know these wisdoms. "it was a sacrifice to the qualupilik," the duck murmured softly, looking down upon the small paw.

"it comes when children are ready to be born, and hopes to steal one away." kukutux swallowed. "but sometimes it only takes a small thing." a smile then, one intended to reassure. "it says, 'my mother faced the sea monster but was strong. i too, am strong.'"