The potential of viewing him as a treat seems to produce a reaction from Garahel, who recoils and huffs, repulsed. Reminded of another companion cracking jokes to her mabari about canniblism and being met with the same reaction, Inessa's lips twitch. "Mabari are rather intelligent and can understand much of what we say. Very little escapes him...and the only being he likes to hunt are those which can't speak."

Inessa relaxes slightly, glad that they're not actually intruding with their little campsite. She had selected this spot precisely because it seemed isolated, unlikely to belong to anyone. At that question, she perks up and nods. "Yes, actually. We arrived recently, through a...well, a rift, filled with glowing energy. I can describe it no better, not having seen anything of its like before. Is that what happened to you, as well? Do you know why this happens?"