[So your people are called… the Folks?]
[Folk.]
[The Folk?]
[Yes.]
[So… The Folk?]
[That is correct.]
[Is that like… a nickname, or a translation thing? Or is it just… The Folk?]
So far, the wolf-like guy has been placid, a cold yet calm air of dignity surrounding him. For some reason, after my repeated questions, a crack begins to show in his façade.
[Our people are collectively known as the Folk. It is a name we chose for ourselves, hundreds of years ago and it remains our name today,] he says shortly.
[Right. It's just…]
[Just what?]
anger in his eyes causes me to change
such a cool and interesting name. Really great. I know that if I could name my community whatever I wanted to, I'd for sure, call it The Folk. If it wasn't taken, I mean. By you. What a good
like
it's a bit
his eyes, his face a mask of calm discipline, [your thoughts belong to you and you are worthy of them. Nonetheless, the name of our people does not change, we should move past it
Big words
siblings already, Coolant would have explained to you who we are and what
his
with her. For one so young, she possessed a settled and insightful mind. I had wondered if all of your
well-mannered conversation, you should talk to Vibrant. Absolutely
luck trying to get a read on an ant, buddy. We don't even have a face, it's all bones on the outside. We can tell quite a bit about each other's state of mind just by watching antennae, the more subtle cues of the stance and of course scent, but I doubt this guy has managed to achieve that level of insight in a
forward to speaking with this… Vibrant. I hope
will. So, do you two have names, or would you rather I continue to refer to you
of this individual, but I suspect that it might be a common trend amongst the wolf-like folks. The girl, who has remained silent to this point, is certainly much shorter than he is, and much more delicate. Her fur is snowy white,
among those we do not consider friends. Considering how our relationship began,] he pauses for dramatic effect, just to remind me that our 'relationship' such as it is, began when we
Seems a bit… simple? Also, she's his apprentice?
as the Colony? I mean, it's not like my own naming sense is particularly good, just take a look at the council for
Grey, White, nice to meet you. You can call me Diamond,
can't help but feel proud of my splendid shininess. You could shampoo your fur every day
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