It was more a lack in her explanation than any lack of his. She rubbed her chin against his hand, flicking an ear. It's complicated, really. But the language I use is like...the root of all other languages. Or all other languages are a shadow of the Speech. Complicated. But if I ask politely, inanimate objects will answer me in ways I can understand.

Then Saash shook her head so that her ears rattled. Better that you aren't at home, then, I suspect.