Not only a cold wet dog nose, but a dog tongue as well. As long as Sorrel doesn't flinch, Garahel licks him after deciding through sniffing that he likes the elven man well enough. Pleased to be addressed, he barks again and wags his tail, all friendly enthusiasm. Beleth gets the same greeting as well, if she doesn't back away from him. The big mabari pays attention to the moods of others and when he is or isn't welcome.

For a moment Inessa was worried that they might expect her to respond in kind -her elven pronunciation is not ideal- but that grin puts her more at ease, as does Beleth's smile. That introduction has her interest, and she nods, her own forming. "I'm pleased to meet you both. Actually, I meant to introduce myself to you earlier--" Said as she nods to Beleth. "--as I'm the new leader for the Rifts and the Veil project. Another mage is always welcome here, of course. I'm Circle-trained, myself, but I enjoy discussing magical theory and application with anyone interested, whatever the background. Are you here to visit, or to join?" Her gaze now turns to Sorrel, curious.