Moonspear few experiences, what you really are

Ciri felt their eyes upon her, and hoped the mountain might open up to consume her there and then. Ears fanned backward, the sable youth did not dare look up at either the adult or cub for fear of finding sharp disapproval in their eyes.

Only when the adult spoke did the blackbird raise her vibrant gaze, and relief allowed her shoulders to slacken as she found their focus was not entirely on herself. She blinked toward the pale girl, shy but curious, as she confidently announced her moniker. The name "Ostrega" brought her some small comfort in its familiarity and, though she did not recognise either of Sialuk's parents' titles, she felt safe to assume that they were related in some way.

"I'm Ciri," she answered simply, unwilling to draw further attention to herself.