Ravensblood Forest before the devil knows you’re dead

Dakarai returned the woman's smile admiring how even in such a horrible situation a person could continue to fight. At her thanks he simply nodded avoiding looking at Arturo at all for he could feel the waves of irritation and other darker emotions coming off of him. Was Ceannasach jealous? The idea that Dakarai would have any attraction for Lotte was so preposterous that he almost laughed, swallowing the bubble of laughter that rose up quickly and maintaining a straight face.


The injured woman asked if there was a place for her and he felt a pang of sympathy. Not pity for she seemed the one not to squire such an emotion, but sympathy for this strong woman who seemingly lost everything. Watching them interact he realized that she had not lost everything. It seemed his leader and this beautiful girl were in love, and he felt surprise. It wasn't that he thought Arturo incapable of softer emotion, but rather that he wouldn't let himself feel it. His idea for beginning to treat her wounds was accepted and he began to push a small pile of snow over to her with his snout. "If I may suggest one more thing, if we can find some sort of honey or nectar It will help her throat and vocal cords heal nicely."  he offered the suggestion hesitantly.