Jade Fern Grove Don't fake it, bake it

Aqakuktuq was surprised at Shivali's alarmed, defensive posture. She at least expected some kind of verbal response from the woman, and she seemed to have tried to form one but ultimately failed to. Now, the large specter stood protectively over her fish. This was not good. Panic bubbled up inside of Aqakuktuq, but she forced it back down, willing herself to remain calm. Explaining should ease Shivali's nerves... she hoped.

He won't bother you; Pesi knows boundaries, The snowfield assured. And he's already eaten, she added mentally, but she decided to withhold that bit. She wanted the others to trust Pesi. Aqakuktuq took care of him and disciplined him to keep him from being an annoyance, very aware of how irritating corvids could be when they wanted something. As an extra measure, she added, I can have him leave, if you wish.