Ouroboros Spine itsumunga ≙

kukutux shook her head and tilted her muzzle to show more fully the scars. "our sister has much beauty. mine was taken by the tupilak. there are only short years to be lovely. after this, you must know in your heart the face of the one you desire."

many a man had married a beautiful girl, and many a man had lost her when in an anger she had taken her things and returned to the ulaq of her mother. it was not the sum of a lasting marriage.

"you do not think you are beautiful? i see in my eyes a woman with a fine face who has seen many things. she is strong. she is like fire. one can feel her warmth. or know that she will burn those who are not loyal."