Ouroboros Spine taggak

she shook her head, watching how the land changed in hue as they traveled. kukutux could not articulate the feeling she felt from kigipigak now. he was old enough to be father, and yet he knew nothing of babies. maybe it was only the way of his people.

or perhaps it was his status as a man.

the duck was silent until they came to her den, and she was able to settle wearily upon the rich earth. "you are a good kinsman," moonwoman said softly, suddenly, jadestone eyes filled with a rush of emotions.