Moonspear Reforget

Charon decided that he wasn't going to waste any time sitting about. This sicko was out there somewhere, and he wouldn't rest until he was reduced to nothing. Dhole asked Flóki to stay with her, and Flóki agreed. Though it was clear there was some sort of tension left between the two of them, Charon noted that somehow things did look better between them. The same warmth and softness that had been between them before was back, even though Charon'd only (consciously) known them as a couple for a short time. "Take care of her," said Charon, and he nodded at Flóki, almost sternly. Then he nosed Dhole's cheek — lost in his vengeful thoughts and urge to comfort her, and forgetting that it might be difficult to tolerate any closeness right now — and he moved past her and Flóki. As he passed Flóki Charon said lowly, "I'll find out where he's hiding out." It didn't even occur to Charon that he might not be hiding after he had badly hurt one of Moonspear's wolves, unaware that his reputation didn't actually precede him. Charon imagined Goober to be a cowardly sniveling dog hiding in some hole somewhere and startling at every movement or sound. It pleased Charon to think of him that way, so that he could tear him apart when he finally did find and enter that hole.

After saying this Charon broke into a trot and left Moonspear territories. He forgot to even inform Amekaze in the process, but later when he was out on the road Charon told himself that Flóki would probably tell her if she'd worry about his absence. He didn't intend to stay away for long, anyway, unaware that his search would very likely be unsuccessful. The young King had every confidence in his abilities to find this traitor and bring him to justice for his actions against Dhole.