Moonspear Hide your soul out of his reach

If Nasamik had understanding now, Sialuk could not say. The starwoman knew that Chakliux would know this thing. He was seal hunter. The ways of their people were different from the ways of Moonglow. She watched as the girl disappeared from view, vanishing into the thick of the trees that surrounded the mountain.

Sixsix circled overhead, presumably watching her leave as well. Sialuk turned back toward her village, resuming her search for midwinter herbs.