First you must learn to call them, he explained patiently, his earlier ire at his fellow fox Attuned soothed first by Amalia's pleading for his case, and then by Ianto's willingness to share information. With plenty of fish successfully caught and their scales made available for Ludo's project, even the bard's initial frustration with the other man's overly-enthusiastic interruption had given way, no match for his curiosity being satisfied by a willing source of new knowledge. Once you have practiced that for a while their minds will become familiar enough for you to speak to more clearly, and nudge with your will. He far preferred persuasion and promise to force, but the minds of animals were not as clear and bright as those of his Companion, and sometimes an imposition of will was required.
I will seek her out soon, then, Jigano decided gravely, licking the juicy, pale meat from the rib bones with a delicate tongue. Thank you for your insight on that. Is there anything else you can tell me about her? Anything you can suggest to stay on her good side? Perhaps gain her favor, to counter Delah's disapproval? He hesitated, then narrowed his eyes, considering what he had already been told. Wait... what do you mean 'the price was your freedom?'
I will seek her out soon, then, Jigano decided gravely, licking the juicy, pale meat from the rib bones with a delicate tongue. Thank you for your insight on that. Is there anything else you can tell me about her? Anything you can suggest to stay on her good side? Perhaps gain her favor, to counter Delah's disapproval? He hesitated, then narrowed his eyes, considering what he had already been told. Wait... what do you mean 'the price was your freedom?'
