Ouroboros Spine kimmaktuk ∝

she did not understand zane's preoccupation with refusing to cultivate loyalty to the ground, to their ostrega clan, or to this very earth which gave him life and supported their small number. it annoyed kukutux, his continued flippancy, and this showed in the drawing together of her brows for a small moment.

there was still sialuk, and still the tenets of moonglow that had made this possible.

the duck did not know why he remained. but she wished him to stay, despite the clear reality that he was only a sour grass man, and would go when the wind uprooted him. "we only have the freedom that we give to ourselves."