Arrow Lake sturm und drang

understanding the common tongue was one thing. speaking it was another altogether. still, Tahani gave the man a smile, nervously running her tongue along her jowls. i am good, she said briefly, wagging her tail. with Taki, Sadiq, children. happy.

but she made sure not to get too bogged down in talk of family, lest she forget her purpose of seeking Mahler out. Tahani lifted her chin, cocking her head slightly as she more or less sized him up. a burly brute, with myriad scars and lavender eyes. he was compelling in ways she couldn't quite grasp.

you healer? she asked, curiosity a welcome gleam in eyes dulled by illness. plants, herbs. . .wolves hurt, children. . .? she wanted him to tell her everything.