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Hakawne sketch

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The word "Igolot" means “mountain people” in the Tagalog language of the Philippines.

It was originally a racist slur, started by marauding Spanish invaders in the 16th century.

But the Igolots noticed it had a nice ring to it, and decided to use the insult to refer to themselves.

The Spanish dickwads at the time said the people were uncivilized and unable to contribute any innovations to modern society.

But little did they or anyone else know:

Wolfstar, January 5, word count 202

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Sirius rolled his eyes. “Yeah go on then,” Remus’s shoulders relaxed. He didn’t know why it was so important that Sirius knew where he worked. He supposed it was because he didn’t want him to find out from someone else, and it became an issue. He wasn’t sure where this was going between them, but he didn’t want to ruin it by not being honest. Sirius sat back down and the next episode started. “Watch this then bed?” Sirius asked as he shuffled over, so his shoulder was pressed up against Remus’s.

“Oh, so you think you’re staying over again?” He couldn’t help the smile that crept into his words.

“Remus,” Sirius said seriously. “It’s dark outside and by the time this episode is over, it’ll be prime time for Sweeny Kebab to be out grabbing unsuspecting people to grind up all ready to carve for tomorrow's leathery kebabs,” Remus snorted so loudly he made himself jump.

“We can’t have that,” Remus said through his laughter and, taking a chance, wrapped his arm around Sirius’s shoulders. 

“Glad we both agree,” Sirius hummed as he let his head fall onto Remus’s shoulder as Detective Inspector Frost began his investigation into the latest investigation.

DIRT documents: [# 14]

Tree carvings are often made to leave a permanent mark in a place that is constantly changing.

Most contain initials, names, dates, hearts and even symbols. In many cases there is little context beyond a few letters carved into bark.

The people who made them are usually long gone. The relationships and moments that inspired the carving may have ended years ago. Yet the marks often remain regardless of time.

What makes tree carvings interesting is that they preserve evidence of a person without preserving their story. It’s the significance of a person being present and their proof of existence during that time.

A set of initials may have represented so much more or someone simply passing through. There is usually no way to be certain.