Northstar Vale Blue and Yellow

Whatever the reason, the Creek was roused against her, and as Jinx herself had risen up, so would Lecter. But he inclined his head at the other's words. Now was not the time to air past grievances. Tail lashed catlike as he considered what she had said, and at length he murmured, I would like your name, to begin. My own is Lecter. If we are to work together, then we should be apprised of each other's respective titles.

Icewater stare met her own. Secondly, I would like access to your herbs, at all times. This seems a verdant place; you may be in possession of things that I hold quite precious. It is a small thing; tell your wolves to watch for me, and do not attack, and I shall take a few leaves, a shrub here and there, perhaps a root, and begone until a length of time has passed and I shall need your lands again. I have my own foraging paths.

If he was to heal her creatures with what he found here, then Lecter felt he was entitled to his materials, no matter where they were located. Pausing to assess the woman again, Lecter went on: And I want bones from this place. Those of your buried fellows, those you have eaten the flesh from and discarded — any of these would suffice. Perhaps it would seem strange to the Vale beast, his request, but Lecter knew that the toothmark of a wolf held its spirit, and he wanted to be sure this place was in thrall long after he had departed.

If you agree, he said softly,then take me not first to the herbs, but to those who are most injured. I will need to assess and rank their injuries from most severe to those that can wait before I know what I need. And above all, Lecter warned gently, I simply know much more than most. I do not and will not promise miracles.