Kira

As they approached the Village Kira could smell cooking coming from one of the caves
"What is that smell Battleaxe?" Kira asked using her mental connection with the minotaur companion
"It is the smell of food' Battleaxe said as he sent her images of glorious feasts and every day lunches "that smell in particular is the strong smell of our ale, when we all come of age and grow into fine minotaurs then we can too taste those waters"
"When do minotaurs come of age?" Kira asked inquisitively anxious to learn more about the creature she served beside.
"When we win against an elder minotaur in single combat"
"Then what happens?"
"Then our chief will hold a growing up ceremony."
"And then what?"
"You are full of questions today little one" Battleaxe answered as Kira blushed violently "maybe we could talk about this later"
"why Battleaxe?"
"Because I would like to introduce you to my family" Battleaxe stopped in front of a cave. The entrance was decorated with a cascade of orange,red and gold beads on strings. Kira suddenly felt very scared; she had spoken to other minotaurs before, but meeting Battleaxe's family was quite different.
"Are you sure about this?' Kira asked Battleaxe "I'm not sure how to meet large groups of minotaurs"
"Do not worry companion," Battleaxe said reassuringly 'I, Bonesmasher and Your 'Mr Taylor' have talked about it and we all agree that it is a good idea that would broaden your horizons on our life. You would have to meet large groups of our kind some time in your life. You are our companion.