Ankyra Sound blood ties

Sialuk scarcely noticed the small, inky being that approached her, so wrapped in her own thoughts. She spoke a word Sialuk did not know, and the dappled wolf tilted her head. What is this loa? she asked. Only once she knew the word could she be sure she was or was not what this child sought. The girl reminded her of Acrux with his dark coat, and Sialuk found herself missing him. Perhaps soon it would be time to go home.