Anput PoV
I glanced at the Dogkin concentrating in the corner yet again and smiled, loving having her nearby even if I knew she wasn't as entirely comfortable in this space as I was, what with the heat and the noise.
Her presence was very much appreciated, and as I returned my eyes down towards the reddish gold ingot that I was lengthening once again I felt my heart swell up with not only pride and happiness but also with relief as I resumed my hammering.
Having someone like her was a blessing far above what I could have ever hoped for, and as my hammer crashed down onto the anvil and flattened the ingot out even more I silently said a prayer of thanks to the Gods above for sending her to me.
Or... me to her, but either worked.
