[it was not the answer chakliux sought. there was no reason to go to such effort if it was not in the heart of kukik. besides -- the seal hunter did not know if this would break his adopted son away from the spirits of his people for eternity. you can become one of the seal hunters, he said quietly. but if your soul is also walrus and you do not want it to be changed, then we will find another way. another ritual. there were many clans between walrus and seal. he and kukik had made a language together. they would be able to seek this also. either way, you will become a man. these things did not need to be rushed. you will always be of my spirit, kukik. no matter what you choose. and that was word of a father, and that must be enough.]

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sorry for this wait! <3

it was not the answer chakliux sought. there was no reason to go to such effort if it was not in the heart of kukik. besides -- the seal hunter did not know if this would break his adopted son away from the spirits of his people for eternity. you can become one of the seal hunters, he said quietly. but if your soul is also walrus and you do not want it to be changed, then we will find another way. another ritual.
there were many clans between walrus and seal. he and kukik had made a language together. they would be able to seek this also. either way, you will become a man.
these things did not need to be rushed.
you will always be of my spirit, kukik. no matter what you choose. and that was word of a father, and that must be enough.