Heartbeat floods the flattened ears. It’s not that Girl is fearful, even if the woman is tall and intimidating! Rounding the crystalline spire is a low face, stubby limbs tensing after a few jittery steps.
Tata isn’t fond of strangers speaking with her. What would happen if he found this woman, not Ana, on their beach? And yet, Asxinu’s tail gives an involuntary little swish, betraying the desire to be noticed!
