Mount Apikuni storms of fabled foreign tongues

Briefly, Alarian turned and mouthed the word 'Go! at Engel, giving him an apologetic but urgent look before he turned back to the others.
It was then that Xahi began making her concerns known to Lennon, and Ali instantly felt guilty. The boy hadn't wanted to make her feel unwelcome.
No, you're not disturbing us! We've just... been through a lot lately. Everyone's kinda tired. He gave her a sweet, reassuring smile. A new friend is always good.
The boy meant it, and he tried to show it, wagging his tail slightly. He ignored the gnawing pain growing in his chest with the realization, in the back of his mind, that Lennon was refusing to look at him. It was more important to make a good impression right now...

And, painful as it was to admit, Lennon was never his to keep anyway.