[Such a compliment from the grand priestess to any Khura'inist monk would be high praise indeed, but Nahyuta is more pleased to simply receive praise from his mother, who he reveres so highly. Though he's too reserved to say as much, his happiness is reflected instead in the soft, warm glow that seems to appear around him. He bows his head low, humbled.]

I endeavour to remain faithful to the Founder in all things.

[Then she's encouraging the animals to leave, so he straightens and follows along with their unusual entourage. Sure enough, the animals follow. Even a few birds take flight, following along overhead.]

I have brought with me some food, both as a gesture of kindness to these animals, and so that they may be enticed to remain in the forest.

[The alternative would be to scare them away, which is of course something neither of them would want to do.]