Verdigris Ravine the road goes ever on and on

An understanding passed between them, a holy bridge across species.

"Perhaps my dance will inspire you," Balarina suggested, slinking closer still. If allowed this closer, her whiskers would brush against S'ari's cheek as she spoke: "Or perhaps you will tell me a story, and I will dance to your words."

She wheeled back, poising to prance, and fixed her gaze on S'ari once more.

"I await your command," she purred.