Ouroboros Spine cool jerk

The pibald woman's smile was an honest one, so he didnt know something was wrong until she spoke of it. A single ear turned back on Arrluk, a frown pressing a tight line to his lips. What is it? 

Valiant's polite dismissal was noted, bringing Arrluk to give a curt nod at his leave, yet otherwise his attention remained upon his niece.