Firestone Hot Springs come and lay your bones on the alabaster stones

The girl noticed Birk soon after his approach and greeted him in a rather friendly manner, which always was a plus. He returned the smile and wagged his tail few times, but did not proceed further, deciding that his spot was good enough to sit down and talk from. He took a moment to regard her looks with appraisal - she had an unusual smoke colored fur and captivating silver eyes. And since the man was a little near-sighted, any imperfections caused by illness or burns, escaped his attention. She was probably the most beautiful creature he had met so far.

"I don't speak your tongue, but if that was a hello, then hello to you too," he returned in a flow of too many words, where only some would have been enough. But that was Birk - he had no restraint, when it came to talking.