Blackbeak Bluff And the rings i am breaking

He does not relax even when she lets out a breath. The man feels no guilt for triggering this response from her; it had been a harmless question, easily dodged. Nonetheless, her fear is unsettling to witness. 

"Not at all," he replies, falling back into step with her easily. At her question, Étoille hums. "I am not sure," he says, gaze drawn forward. "Are you?"