Nova Peak Long way home

"No chief," Relonikiv told her firmly. Bazi raised a brow at his request - she had expected a child to sink both teeth into whatever honour was bestowed on them without really thinking of the associated responsibilities, but Relonikiv wasn't most children. She offered him a shrug and a nod to confirm that he had been heard, and sat down amongst the rocks.

She was grooming the inside of her left knee when he summoned her with a quietly delivered Bathi, and only ceased her nibbling when the question came out in full. The Alpha blinked a few times, wondering what to respond. She had thought his voice peculiar not that long ago - now it was just part of who he was. "I'm not sure. Your mouth is just different for some reason." No child-friendly frills in sight, though she did add "I think your voice is charming."