Ouroboros Spine itsumunga ≙

nuak had been marked. moonglow had been strengthened. they prepared for the winter hunt and the darkening days to come.

winter had thickened her pelt. today she did not wear a cloak of skin; this dawn she went only as herself, seeking the consistent guardian where she must be upon the borders.

"@Shikoba."

her voice was gentle. "sun and moon and my kin, you have been seen to our eyes as deserving. as worthy. you will be sivullik, here in moonglow. you will choose our hunting path and when the sun comes again, you will be anaa if this is your wish."

a smile now. kuktutux waited for the woman to answer.