Neverwinter Forest For the LOVE of – Okay

It took a while, but the female quieted. He watched her carefully, stealing his eyes from the woods beyond to glance upon the midnight she. Her body seemed to deflate, collapsing with a breath before she filled back out again and moved on. Threat averted. Mission complete. The horse and pony show was over. She'd won.

She glanced back towards him and posed a question. Just one word, but with the proper emphasis for him to know well what she was offering. "Somewhat," he admitted, sharing no more than the single word in return. She'd have to use more words if she wanted more assurance than that.