Nova Peak My friends aren't far,

sounds good!

Of course, she said with a curt nod. She did not expect anyone to pick up on a new language easily; it took practice and time. 

She nodded again to the offer of a walk. I would, she said, getting to her feet to wait for the other woman to lead the way. I can teach you some words while we do, she suggested. As always, she was ready to get to work right away. But even of Asra was not in the mood to learn, that was fine; there were many other things they could discuss while they explored the peak.