Redhawk Caldera The night is still young

he followed the panther's lead, letting his gaze alight upon the glass of the lake nearby. sensing peregrine's questioning nature, lasher closed his eyes at the mesh of their respective pelts but soon regained his senses and remained receptive to the redhawk wolf's inquiry. the earthen servant gave a brief, breathless chuckle, and turned away to reflect upon the moon's image mirrored in the water. 

"out of every creature i have met, yours is the rejection i fear most, devil," he whispered affectionately, unable to turn back toward peregrine, though each word was meant for his closely seated companion. "even still," he added, wondering at himself and the night's events thus far.