She saw her and stood serious she was nervous but when she was nervous her face would show seriousness, her eyes looked into hers. She simply bowed before Mari could see her face
Mari can sense a magical energy, but she's not sure where from. She tries to gently get Chip to leave, but it ain't happening. He perches on her shoulder
Mari sees Rowan slithering on the ground towards her-about at the exact moment Alanna does. You'd expect her to be afraid but...she just gently kneels on the ground and touches her palm to Rowan's snout. Rowan senses Mari's magical energy. She bows her head and slithers back to Alanna