Blackfeather Woods Honey, whatchu waitin’ for? Welcome to my candy store!

It can be, He says simply in response, vague in his meaning. He meant no disrespect in the observation, or at least, he knew that internally. Whether or not the pack was indeed led by youths rather than fully grown adults made no difference to him; he would linger, catch up with Miraak, and continue in his quest.

He is not sure if he is disappointed by Miraak's lack of new children; he had been one of the few Meloniis to mate outside their familial lines, but had only proven the weakness of doing so in the birth of his monsterous child Melkor. The name Apaata is unfamiliar to him, but Miraak promised revelations later. Perhaps, in a more secluded place. Charmed, He inclines his head to them both.