Whitebark Stream mice with swords

Oh. Well, that was awkward. But at least his brother was here, and the leader seemed very friendly, if not a bit put off by his forwardness. Belatedly, Satya recognized his question as something of a faux-pas and favored the man with a sheepish grin.

"My apologies," he replied, choosing his words a little more carefully this time. "And — badhaee ho. Happy news!" 

Still awkward. Satya took a deep breath and plowed on.

"I can stay also? With my brother?"