"I would not be bothered to be pestered by a creature so filled with life as this one." It actually felt like an honor in a way. She was certain he extended this blessing on many but it still warmed her heart to know that she was among them.

As for the fennec, he was far from tame so he shied away at first from Inessa before cautiously leaning forward to sniff at her hand. Kattrin explained the reaction. "He is still wild for I have never tamed him. He is my guide in all of this now but still in the body of an animal. If you give him a moment to get used to you being near he will allow touch."