The Sentinels on letting go

A ... asteriai, she echoed thoughtfully, testing the word on her tongue. There is no word like that in my language, so I will use yours. Somehow, she felt it suited her. What language do you speak?

He spoke of his life's work, and she swooned; she had not encountered many male healers. Most were hunters and warriors who favored working with their bodies instead of their brains. Tell me your favorite story, she invited as she took a seat and curled her tail around her forepaws.