Northstar Vale don't you know that i'm trying?

kalika lifted her brow, a teasing smile growing steadily across her maw. does everything that i say offend you? she asked. it was entertaining to watch the girl squirm, but disheartening all the same. who taught tux to be so meek, and why was she so keen on remaining that way? i'll try to be nicer. she stood and took a few steps closer to her companion, moving her paw just close enough to brush against her arm.

it's a nice tradition, kalika added with a sigh. where do your people come from? she wondered if learning more about their history would help her to understand kukutux's strange demeanor.