[ Bariyan looks up sharply at her exclamation, but he doesn't ask about it. He is likewise surprised by her answer to what he intended as a warning -- but, hey, he's not going to actively discourage her. Besides, he knows the dogs will be good.
He whistles to himself. ]
Eight months... that's quite a while.
[ He moves to the front and calls the lead dog over, picks up the harness, folds it together, and deftly slips it over the dog's head and neck. Then he moves to her left side and turns to Syllona, beckoning to her. ]
If you'll just hold her harness in place for me? Just like I'm holding it now.
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He whistles to himself. ]
Eight months... that's quite a while.
[ He moves to the front and calls the lead dog over, picks up the harness, folds it together, and deftly slips it over the dog's head and neck. Then he moves to her left side and turns to Syllona, beckoning to her. ]
If you'll just hold her harness in place for me? Just like I'm holding it now.