Sunset Valley tautuk ∧

kukutux listened. it seemed that inutsuk hesitated, for he felt it was an honor.

she wished to tell him that to be chosen for such honor was the right of firsthunter.

but she felt it would undermine shikoba. and so she only stepped to the side of the woman, smiling encouragement toward inutsuk for the man to accept this gift.

kigipigak came upon them. kukutux turned to him, but she would let shikoba speak.