King Elk Forest Hereafter

"Aye, I suppose he did make it clear," Pixie murmured idly.

Just not to them, it would seem, an inner voice whispered.

The deserters made the darkling appear weak; that would not do. If there was any chance of recovering them, Pixie would see to it that no one else made such a foolish decision again. Doing so would prove her loyalty to both the darkling and the onyx lady before her, not to mention the elimination of any who would undermine the pair's rule.

"Indeed," her eerie gaze lit upon the raven once again. She'd made little enough attempts to familiarize herself with Nikan's partner - not entirely sure it was necessary. Her first opinion on Serem was that she held less authority than the darkling, making her of less importance, but perhaps there was more to the shadow than met the eye. 

"I am eager to guide the way for this guild but I'm afraid it's not something that can be taught," Pixie murmured dangerously ,"the gods demand payment for their gifts. Only sacrifice pays for knowledge, dark lady."