Blacktail Deer Plateau One Last Try

he had lost the woman's scent at the barrier mountains, those insurmountable crags that lie just south of the slightly more accessible moonspear. having no further information of which to pursue, aditya decided to return home, his heart filled with disappointment. he knew dawn and grayday would worry for him if he was away too long, but to return without vengeance exacted. . .

the next afternoon, he was patrolling the borders, eyes peeled more than ever for intruders, when a pair approaching entered his line of sight.

adi's stomach flip-flopped as he noticed the female of the pair was bleeding out into the snow, and he scanned them quickly, looking to see whether she had her tail. she did--but she was in bad shape. the man had called for someone, obviously looking for aid.

he trotted over to them, his mouth drawn tight in a frown of concern. "before we speak further, let me call for our medic," he said, giving @Pema a howl that spoke of urgency. "she will know ways to staunch the bleeding."

that done, he continued, "who are you? and what is your purpose coming here, besides seeking help?" adi figured they were probably looking for a place to ride out the winter, but he wanted to make absolute sure before continuing the conversation.