Ouroboros Spine oh no no no no no

his hope slipped away. thank you, aditya replied, unable to keep the dejection from his voice. still, he forced a smile, and it grew more genuine at her mention of food.

though he felt bad. did they have meat to spare, with young mouths to feed? his gaze flickered to the girl before returning to kukutux.

i will take meat if you allow me to hunt for you in return, he countered. finally, the old encounter came to him. i met a young woman of this place once—i think her name was. . .sialuk? she seemed very wise, adi added, eyes warming.

as did this woman; another apple tumbling not far from its tree.