Blackfeather Woods lord of the flies

Although he’d remained, Kove did not focus too intently on their conversation; it was not his business nor of any actual interest to him, his only reason for staying being to ensure their well-being. Even still, it was hard to fully block out the intensity of their exchange, and he’d unintentionally picked up on some of it. But he didn’t think too much of it, nor would he have had any chance to had he been interested, for the boy had turned to leave. Now feeling more inclined to intervene, his place within the shadows was abandoned as he made his way towards the girl.

The willow urged him closer to it, its pull something terrible, but he remained as clear-headed as one could in such a situation. He kept moving forward, steadily decreasing the distance between himself and Maegi, until he was hovering at her side. Still silent, he was patient whilst waiting to see what she might do next, her actions being what would decide his next move.