Verdigris Ravine flank

zoug was pleased that she asked this decision of him. he paused for a moment as not to give an answer in haste.

"we move now. still safe to be in ravine, under sky. for now."

s'ari spoke of his tongue, both the tribewords and those of clan. he grunted in continued interest. "candle teach me many mouth sounds. but i will not be able to make them all," he added, lifting a paw and slowing his gestures in emphasis, so that she could see it.

zoug pointed to the hare ears. he made their sound, a swallowed, low tone. and then two taps to his chest, to count. once, twice. and then the third time with the speed that each needed to be, not recognizable as a word or gesture unless one was searching.