Broken Antler Fen there's no place like home

Lucy watched the corners of his mouth curl in a smirk and she felt her cheeks flush. She realized that it must have sounded a little absurd that she was searching for two boys on her own. The ghoul was not certain she had the time or the strength to explain to Skwol why she needed to find them. Perhaps if he decided to stay, she could offer him better insight. He nodded his head in response to her question and she felt herself shrinking at the thought of parting with this steady fellow. She had never crossed paths with someone who had shared so many life experiences with her. He countered it with a 'but...' and she held her breath.

The words that followed found her heart soaring within her chest. Her smile spread quickly and she looked at him with wide eyes, unsure if he was being serious or if Skwol was playing a joke on her. The pale brute seemed well enough committed to the plan. Lucy's tail flagged as she rose from her position.

“I'd like that.”

The two found themselves trekking forward. They ate together and Lucy found herself drawn to the level voice that fell from the man's lips. She explained that she had another traveler who was in search of a pack after having found his old one abandoned. Lucy told Skwol that she had promised to lead Nevouku to a nearby pack so that he could seek answers or family. Either way, their plan was still set; find Rannoch and Cypress.