Phantom Hollow New wolves

Veritas did not mimic Malice's motions, remaining a neutral stance. That, in the eyes of others, could convey different things. Different people might interpret her behaviour differently - some might see it as a show of disinterest, some might see it as helplessness for a healer who wished only to teach, and some might see it as merely no display of dominance. Veritas was content to let it be as such.

At last, Malice delivered her verdict. This was when the healer carefully plucked a few leaves from a convenient bush next to her - or rather, all around the territory. These were mint leaf, smelling fine and having no real use. They only served to have something to take their minds off the harsh rejection by providing some other flavour. That was fine by the woman - she'd no intention to help them either.

Spinning over the line, Veritas turned back to go re-do her poison, determined to get something done other than harass strangers.