Phantom Hollow sweet potato pie

"Mute" was a word that had occasionally been used to describe Dune during his travels. The yearling was not mute, but simply did not see the need to speak unless absolutely necessary. Considering he could get his point across in a few short words most of the time, he remained speechless for a majority of his life. Not only that, but conversation was exceedingly difficult for him. Dune found spoken word too fast-paced and confusing for his liking.

But he had been asked a question, so he was obliged to answer. "No," he replied. If he was expected to make more conversation, to ask more questions, to introduce himself, to explain himself, Dune did not know it. Instead, he remained where he was, studying his new acquaintance with interest.