Wheeling Gull Isle Washed up

His eyes briefly flicked to the light hued female as she introduced herself, but he found himself unable to tear his gaze away from the sheepdog for long. The rebuff was not ignored and his ears flicked back, a look of confusion crossing his face even though he lowered his head in acceptance. The apology was ignored and this deepened his sadness. he wished he could explain what happened and why she had been given away. He had regretted the sacrifice ever since it had happened, he would have rather had himself been given away. His eyes squeezed shut as he fought back another wave of grief, wishing Olive was here. Despite the anger she caused within him, the pain, and the betrayal he felt she would know what to do here. She would know how to soothe her Nursemaid, and explain what happened better than Dakarai ever could.

A hushed sound made his eyes open and he hesitantly looked at the sheepdog, noticing the way her head hung low. Was she accepting his apology? It seemed she was and this brought forth a wave of relief and happiness. His thick black tail thumped against the sand and he offered the smallest of smiles, his lips curling up at the corners to form a hesitant smile "Thank you...Skiá" the name had fallen from his lips with ease, he hadnt even thought about it before uttering the name. The name was familiar to him, a comfort from his puphood. Skiá was a Deity of the night, one that brought the relief of sweet dreams and fulfilling sleep to all who slept beneath the stars. She was a commonly worhsipped Deity in Dakarai's homepack. He was unsure if the name would be accepted so he cleared his throat "I...I don't know what to call you miss, so I thought Skiá would be a pretty and suiting name. Skiá is a nurturing deity who brings pleasant dreams to pups and adults who sleep beneath the stars." he explained in an embarassed voice.

 
he realized he had been ignoring what faeryn had said to him, and so he finally tore his gaze from the newly named  Skiá, and offered a smile "It is nice to meet you too faeryn. Do you know how many others are on this island?" the question was directed mainly at Faeryn since he knew all too well that Skiá could not vocalize answers.