The Sentinels resolve and resolution

Seated, her grey tail brushing the arid ground, Lucani was truly grateful when Deirdre ate her offering. She even gave a slight sigh of relief, for it was vitally important to her that she find proof of her usefulness. But when Deirdre offered some of the fish back, she was too touched to refuse. You're very sweet, she observed with a smile, and accepted the food.

Once finished, being too polite to speak while eating, Lucani continued. I wonder if I might ask another favour of you, Deirdre, she requested. She would not normally put this to one so young, but Deirdre was no regular puppy. Please could you tell me how Donnelaith has been in my... absence. She'd never been truly absent, but death's door had been her only den of late.