Kala watched as the dog moved from her fingers and trotted back to the boy's side.  She straightened a little and was startled as the laughter came from the boy's lips.  It was not a laughter of amusement and she wasn't sure what to make of it.  By the direction his eyes were taking, she knew he must be able to see her aura.<br/><br/>His next words made her relax a slight bit, glad that he knew who Kalab was.  He had been truthful with her at least of that, she could see.  When he introduced himself, she gave a small nod.  "My name is Kala." She responded in kind.  She was further slightly surprised when the boy climbed the large dog's back.<br/><br/>She was relieved that the boy knew where to take her to.  But she gave pause when he turned to give her that strange look once more and offered for her to climb upon the dog herself.  She didn't know the customs of these people and she wasn't sure if it would be rude to turn him down or not.  Or, remembering Kalab's words, would it be considered an invitation that she should avoid?<br/><br/>She hadn't realized it, but her brows had furrowed in thought and slight frustration.  She shouldn't be having to worry so much about weither or not to choose to ride on the back of a dog.  Letting out a sigh, resigning to a 'fuck it' attitude for the moment, she moved forward and eyed the dog for a moment before climbing unto his back behind the boy himself.  She hesitated for a moment before letting her hands rest on his sides, hoping he didn't mind because she had no real other way of holding on.  She had never really ridden a dog before.<br/><br/>"I'm sure you're right...."  She said, taking a sidelong glance behind her before turning her gaze forward beyond the boy's head.  "Thank you for your help, by the way.  And I apologize if I do anything to offend you.  Me and Kalab had little chance to talk before we came here, so I am not adjusted to all of your people's customs quite yet."