Standing on the Rooftops

No words were spoken after his explanation, which Arverk took as a good thing. After all, it probably meant that he hadn't annoyed her by respectfully telling her what the words he said meant. Respect meant a lot here in Ouroboros Spine, as did ranks, there wasn't much of a difference between his new home and Palatine Plains, except for the fact that his status as a bastard child did not matter in his new home. None of his past did anymore, it was called a new start for a good reason.

Arverk fell in behind here and remained silent, cautiously trotting forward. She was of higher rank and therefore he was hers to command. He did not know what her task was or what she was going through her head as she explored, but he could guess.