Blacktail Deer Plateau tinker, tailor, stalker, scout

aditya nodded, taking her non-answer in stride. no need to upset the girl by pushing her into memories she didn't want to discuss.

it was a mistake he had made with aviana, really. he had been too forward with her, talking too much and listening too little. had he backed off, he might not have blown up their first real meeting. when she came back, perhaps he would try to make amends. but perhaps talking would make things worse.

who knows.

"haven't seen him in a while," adi answered her question. "and i've been pretty lonely, lately. my mate's been away with her own tasks. was just looking for a friend." he grinned cheekily at her. "i suppose you will do for now," he added, clearly teasing.