"I could teach you the language if you like," Kellin offered. "We don't often speak in the Old Tongue exclusively, but my people use its words frequently - usually to denote family, relationships, sometimes swearing," he added, grinning.
Her assertion that she'd rather just live her life felt sincere, and it got rid of the last of Kellin's apprehension about her magic.
Sima let the kitten pounce on her paw before she pulled it away, making Night flop onto the ground, and then gently prodded the kitten with her other paw, being very careful not to be too rough.