Broken Antler Fen pазве ты не знаешь, я тебе не годюсь?

This time, Maia noticed the 'the' in front of the word.  Okay, either it was her weird word for some other kind of animal or it was a less than nice nickname for a friend who wasn't actually a good person.  Either way, at least she wasn't upset by it!  

She almost pulled back as the newcomer came to lick her chin, but she forced herself to stay and chuckled nervously, shifting on her paws.  She did give her one small swipe over the bridge, though, grateful.  It was weird accepting the gesture, but this was the first time since accepting the position she actually felt like anyone had acknowledged or accepted it.  And it felt really nice, a glow of pride in her belly she'd never actually experienced before.

I'll show you some of my favorite spots! And you can maybe tell me about some of your travels?  Or, oh my gosh, if they have stories where you come from? It's been so long since I learned a new one.  her tail waved as she fell into her old comfortable enthusiasm.  But she did begin walking, ready to escort her new friend into the territory! And completely oblivious to Teya's disapproving departure.

we can wrap here unless you want to spin into a story! Either way is fine <3