Northstar Vale ii. rescue

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both sebastian and alarian are healing safely within tindómë's borders. it makes it almost -- almost! -- feel more stable, a false sense of security against their hazardously low numbers. the adrenaline of the previous weeks -- between alarian and sebastian, and his, er, physical moment with queenie -- has warded off the lingering edge of depression threatening to overwhelm him, and though the dam might be about to burst, in the moment, he feels fairly clearheaded.

he has not left the borders (good boy!), sticking close to @Queenie's side (and firmly not considering the implications of their affair for now) when he's not checking in on their injured guests. but he's alone when the call from the borders goes up, catching some time to feed his introverted habits -- he makes his way quickly, curious at the urgency of the cry. 

the small girl smells vaguely familiar, though he can't quite place it yet and doesn't quite recognize her. drawing himself up delight approaches, a vague pass at authority he can't really bring himself to muster. "need something?" he asks when he's in earshot, expression plainly curious as he gives her a once over.