Smothered

While he was examining the crystal, he noticed the large crack that he had made on it. Huh, guess he had hit it harder than he intended to. A soft blue light appeared to be leaking out of it, and as he examined it further, he was sure he felt warmth coming from its core. Deep blue gaze reflected the light of the crystal as he gently touched it with his nose, feeling the warmth upon it. He briefly glanced at his tusked companion, but he couldn't quite get a good look at her from his position behind the rock.

"Speech"