Moonspear like a lost puppy

The darker of the two small canines shriveled at Sialuk's appearance, hiding behind her companion. Sialuk winced in unison with Talisman, knowing the wound must still be tender upon his back. Then he bowed as if she were a queen among servants. She did not correct him, though she did not expect such displays from those in her village.

Gently, she spoke. I am called Sialuk Ostrega.

She turned her gaze to Kusuma. To stay with Talisman is to stay with village Moonspear, she said.