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The dark stranger did not budge. Salamander flickered before her like a bonfire, still trying to side-step and escape. But she stopped when a proposal met her ears. They twitched, twisted, and then righted themselves smoothly. This was the only moment where her eyes narrowed, equal parts suspicion and curiosity.

"You're offering?"

The stranger was imposing in her mannerisms, attempting intimidation with her posturing and sounds, but... She didn't seem entirely in control of things. There were many smells upon her, and at least one scent which dwarfed her own among the ferns. A smirk spread across Salamander's face then, realizing something. "Or must you ask permission first."