the little frown catches fa’liya off guard. she had intended to correct a mistake, not take something away from the girl; yet yesbaa looks as though she has been given bad news twice over. her ears ease sideways, but she expends no effort to undo the feelings she has undoubtedly made arise.
fa’liya is fine,she answers before returning her eyes to the meat. how earnestly the child wants her to have it, even after learning it will not be eaten. fa’liya draws the morsel back between her paws, keeping it near enough that yesbaa needn't wonder whether she means to return it again.
the spirits will not be upset if i keep it for later.she draws the morsel back between her forepaws, careful to spare the girl another disappointment.
see? i will keep it safe.