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Lo’ak has done a lot in the forest but something that he doesn’t ever get to mention is how he took up tsakarem training under his grandmother, Mo’at. He didn’t think much of it when she had asked, he thought it was nice seeing as Neteyam at this time had picked up his Oleytakan training.
He had nodded his head with a smile and agreed to train with her when he was 10, he didn’t think much of it, seeing as his clan was always on the brink of war, the skills would be useful, just in case. Along the way Lo’ak just automatically thought his parents and siblings were aware but he never thought to ask, he wanted to keep in his mind that it was their little thing.
Lo’ak wonders where the time went. Now 14 and currently sitting next to his Grandmother. “Do we really have to leave? It can't be that bad?” Lo’ak is saying as tears well in his eyes. “I know it’s hard to think about my child, but it’s for the better, your safety is more important than staying. You and your family will enjoy this new clan and all the experiences and knowledge it bring you, you will grow and see new things. Embrace it Lo’ak, we will always meet again.” “I just wish we didn't have to” “I know, my love” Mo’at says as she embraces him. “ You will use all the skills I’ve taught you and use it to expand your knowledge, you are smart.” “Thank you Nana, I love you” “I love you too Lo’ak”
The morning they leave Mo’at says she has a gift for him.
“Lo’ak, come, I have something for you”, Loaks sits across from her. “Really! What is it?” as he tilts his head in curiosity. Mo’at grabs a beaded garmet she has next to her and lifts it to show him. The garment is something of a beaded shawl. Like the red one Mo’at wears, but instead beaded in black. “Your mother has worn it, it has been passed down through tsakarems and I would love for you to take it on your journey.” Lo’ak is in awe, lost for words, “Really? I would be honored to. I will take care of it!”
Thats the last conversation he had with Mo’at, he thinks as he sits on his Ikran, Mou’li. He has no clue how far from home they are, or how close they are to their new “home”. He just wonders how he will manage, he knows he won’t fit in, and he already knows he’s gonna somehow end up in trouble, but that’s a problem for when they get there.