Raine tensed as they were approached, though they stayed still and simply watched as they’re very intensely sniffed.

“Well, I’m going to let.. it finish first. But I thought maybe if I played my violin, Eda would..come back?”

They’re still honestly not positive how everything works. But a certain amount of confidence is surely needed in this situation.

“I just. Need to let the Owlbeast know I’m not a threat first. I think.”

They frowned, a little less scared of the being smelled and a little more lost in the logistics of Eda’s curse.

“Or would it—” They address the Owlbeast. “ —Do you already know who I am?”