Sheepeater Cliff i knew but i forgot

junior halted, thankfully, and lasher dropped down to his previous ledge. had he been another beast, perhaps he might have scruffed the child for her insubordination, but there was a soft spot in the creature's heart for the young ones of the plateau. a vague expression of amusement passed across his features as she settled herself dramatically, and he drew to her side. it means 'stay there' in my language. sometimes when i am quite upset, my tongue forgets what it is we speak commonly.

he eyed junior presently with a mixture of affection and trepidation. what would you have done if you had fallen, fearless one?