The New Chiefs

"CHIEF SKROD!! CHIEF KERL!! CHIEF SKROD!! CHIEF KERL!!"

The tribesfolk chanted as they rose and stood before their newly-accepted chiefs. 

While the heroic duo was still dumbfounded, both of their fathers drew close and kneeled. From the crowd, two weapons were brought out. Each old man took their respective weapon and held it out with open hands. 

"My son, this weapon and tribe are now in your care." The former chiefs recited their lines perfectly, "With this, you are now our protector. You are the pride of our tribe, and the pride of my life. And know that you can never bring us dishonor. For I know that you will only grow wiser and stronger."

As the ceremonious script came to an end, Kerl and Skrod stood there. Speechless… Hesitant for the first time. 

… The first to eventually speak up was Skrod. "Pa, I… don't have a wife. I'm not even courting anyone."