Ouroboros Spine crawled out of the sea

It was a question for the white bear to answer, not Sialuk. In her mother's culture, which was also her own, the men would lead the hunts. It had been Adrastus who had called them together, even though it should have been Raimo's duty as first hunter. Perhaps it was a challenge, but Sialuk thought it a welcome one. She still did not trust Raimo, despite his seeming loyalty to Moonglow. Perhaps, in time, she would soften, but his past words still lingered in her mind, his attempt to infantilize her.

Instead, Sialuk turned her attention to Lótë, greeting her with a warm gaze and letting her tail sweep gently from side to side. She invited the girl to sit next to her, thinking it best they follow the hunters, however little Sialuk enjoyed Raimo's company.