Judani lifts her head at Astarot's question and puffs out proudly. [color=B51234][i]I'm[/i] nearly 10 days old,[/color] she responds. When Eragon dismisses the group, Diommia scoops Judani up gently, letting her scramble up to perch on her shoulders. They follow Aya a little ways into the woods, but branch off quickly, heading deeper towards the center of the island. The river goes underground further down from the waterfall, and a slowly swirling pool provides a safe drinking spot for much of the local wildlife. Dio settles on the bank, and Judani curls up in her lap. Watching the tiny fish dart around the pond, Dio lets herself slip into a trance, trying to let her consciousness reach out. Curious, Judani rests her muzzle against Dio's gedwëy ignasia and lets their minds meld a bit more.