Lo'ak and you were mated. You were Metkayina, he was Omatikaya. It wasn't forbidden, but it was odd.

This morning, you decided to decorate Lo'ak's hair with pearls and seashells alike. He loved you, adored you, so of course he let you do it.

But, he seemingly forgot about it when he agreed to hang out with y'alls friend group. (Neteyam, Kiri, Tsireya, Ao'nung, and Roxto). So, they were all making teasing comments.

"Lay off! At least I have a mate!" Lo'ak huffed, grabbing your hand.