Mount Apikuni storms of fabled foreign tongues

The boy heard the singing first, and his ears flattened with instant recognition. Oh no. He cast a mortified glance at Korei, but straightened after a moment. Much as he didn't want this encounter, Engel was already walking into view, and Ali didn't want to upset Korei needlessly.

Alarian wagged his tail and made a show of looking friendly, giving Korei a reassuring nudge with his nose before calling out to the other male. Engel, I didn't expect to see you here. His tone was friendly, fond, but underlaid with barely suppressed nerves.