Mudminnow River Eridanus

Esma had not expected any response from a creature, who she did not consider as a sentient being. No wonder that, when he replied, her eyes grew wide in surprise and her jaw hung agape. "Wow!" she muttered, looking at the crow as if it was the first time she actually saw him.

"Are you a messenger from the gods?" she asked, resting her head between her outstretched paws to make her considerably smaller companion feel more comfortable, while her tail was tapping excitedly against the frozen ground.