Lore for “Courage” Sparrow Page 85 [i]“Make it look like a pike.” —Shadow[/i]         "Try again."      Shadow sighs, slouching in defeat. "I'll never be able to get this pronunciation down, never mind speak it fluently."      Variks waves a mechanical hand, dismissive. "Patience." He looks down at her frustrated expression and chuckles. "You will make a fine eliksni yet."      Gently, hesitantly, Variks takes her hands in his own two real ones. He can feel her pulse quicken. "Do you know what your name means to my people?"      "My name?" Shadow raises one crow black eyebrow curiously.      "When you woke in light, you chose a name fit for an eliksni. You realize this, yes?"      "I did?"      "Sha do."      "What does it mean?" The hunter inches closer to him, excitedly squeezing his hands.     "Courage, will. In our tongue, your name means, 'to act bravely.'"      Shadow stares down at her Kell's hands, silenced.      Variks places a hesitant finger under her chin, raising her head. She meets his gaze, softening at his touch.      "Your name may mean darkness in their tongue, but in ours," he croaks. "You will be known for what you have done. Your name represents your actions. Here, you are a brave warrior for our people."