Mount Apikuni nascent discoveries

The ghostly boy subtly moved, and Betelgeuse watched him. He saw the way he lifted his head and tried to look around the warrior's bulky body; he saw the curve of the boy's throat and contemplated many things to do with that as well, but remained still. Then, when the odd thing appeared to accept what was said, the boy turned and Betelgeuse was given space to move. He marchd a few defiant steps onward, but stopped nearer to the boy.

The beast's body bristled slightly due to the proximity, as if there was a collection of static between them, and Betelgeuse watched the boy - equal parts curious and suspicious - but eventually moved on. He kept his ears turned back so as to listen to the ghost, but otherwise kept his attention straight ahead. This was the opportune moment for the stranger to attack and drive him off the ridge, so Betelgeuse was wary.