Larksong Grotto Jigsaw Puzzle

Though Akino loosed a deep breath, he readily tackled each of her questions. The elder listened with gleaming spectral eyes, and it made her heart soar to hear that her nephew took after her the most. 

                              "You sound just like me, Akino. Your mission is complete! Tell me, how are Kodiac Riverbend and Heartsong Valley doing? What are your plans now that you've found me?"

It was then Hiram made a dominant but not mean entrance, questioning her first and foremost. The golden woman's own posture lowered ever so slightly and she reached forward to nuzzle his shoulder in a friendly and personal greeting. 

                                                              "Cardinal Hiram: this is my nephew, Akino Rose."