Ouroboros Spine mother

samani did not respond to his allusion with bright eyes or a grin, or anything else that might have signalled her interest. chakliux grew less boastful as a result, chagrined. he reminded himself that she was daughter to the village mother. maybe she was meant for something like mojag's mother, the star-hunter.
"they are heavy, with sharp teeth. very fast in the water," the seal-man went on. "if they pull you under, they will drown you. killing one is what makes you a man among my people. it is then that your shaman gives you these scars."