"He has no ability to speak like we do," Note said, sounding distant yet respectful, turning his head to look back at Lynx, "but that just makes them, the mute, stronger than us, eh? Having to constantly find new ways to get their meanings across. It's a challenge the Gods only chose to give to the most patient and creative of us," he finished with a soft laugh, turning back to Yiska.
Note relaxed at Yiska's reassuring words, nickering softly. "I hope so, everyone I've met so far have been very kind." He paused for a moment, thinking carefully about how he would word his next question.
"Are there often...wars here?" Note said, quickly adding, "I wouldn't mind them, I was just wondering."