Big Salmon Lake aullasik ≎

for @Eldritch! other tags for ref! also liv i know we have one going rn so this can fit anywhere<3

@Nuak had gone, and he had not come back.

kukutux waited, but he did not come back.

so much had gone on, and she had her own tasks as atsak, but that day, the duck slipped a note to @Adrastus that she would be going out upon her worship, and kept pace with her own words. she stopped only at the ulaq to collect a soft shred of doeskin and two dried sticks of venison.

the lake that bordered the glen; here the duck set down her things and lifted voice for the anatkuk.

the inner spirit winced, baring scolding mouth.

you have broken many taboos, daughter. but to seek a woman who calls herself spirit-talker? that is the most insult of all!

he has taken something of mine. if he gives it to the tupilak, it will harm my spirit. she did not want it then. but she has made him a witch.

let lynx will turn her teeth against the evil spirit and her helper.

but if i know he is of my clan, then i too will use this to break him from the curse. i must speak to the spirit of the grey brother. this woman says she knows the words. i will trade for them.

the inner spirit was silent.

kukutux waited.