The wolf explains that the mark of his clan on his body is connected to his life, and that he is seeking death. He says that if he had bitten off his throat earlier, he would have been bitten off by the wolf. The wolf says that he heard a celestial wolf could be in heat, and even mark its mate. He adds that the wolf bit him to place the mark on him, and says that the effect is the same. He tells the wolf that he will not live and die with him. The mark can sense the rebellious mood, he says, and as punishment for infidelity, you will have sore limbs, and feel itchy. He warns the wolf not to try to attack him, because he will cut off his tongue.