Sequoia Coast Monsters can Remember

Whenever she came closer, Charon took a bit of distance, making sure that he wouldn't give up too much space; just so that he wouldn't be able to be pounced on unexpected. He'd learned from the first time, and after what he'd been through on his trip to Duskfire Glacier, Charon was wary.

Truthfully, his curiosity began to wane when she only wanted to give information if she received it. Charon was curious, but he was curious about everything in life, not just this wolf's information. Besides, he hated to be called 'adorable'. He felt pretty tough and grown-up, after all. He wondered instantly why this Aklaq was called the Black Rose, but managed to contain his curiosity when she asked if it was interesting. "Whatever, it's okay," he muttered nonchalantly, trying to sound as uninterested as he could.

Anyway, since she had given her name, Charon figured he could do her a favour in return; not that he intended to tell Aklaq his real name. "I'm Kev," said Charon, hoping dearly that he wasn't making the same mistake as he had with Blythe (or whatever her name was). "And I'm also known as That Really Cool Dude." Well, not entirely a lie. Charon was pretty cool. "Do you have a pack? What're you doing here?"