Greatwater Lake bruises on both my knees for you

As she watched the water, a shadow crept in to her periphery. Nazli wasn't startled when there came the little sound from the woman, but she did look warily to them, eyes flicking across their dark face and dark eyes, and away again.
She did miss the friendly wag of their tail.
Nazli had to be strong, lately. She knew this wasn't Akashingo and that she had no real role here, but she also knew her own strengths came out when she was in attendance to the needs of others — so, that's what she would do.
Can I help you with something? Her voice was meek, and her posture small. If this was one of the wordless creatures of the lakeside she would have to be ready to run.