Lost Creek Hollow soul cleave

as egocentric as he could be, stigmata was not intellectually inclined to lead a stranger to his fortress -- especially not one with a mien so gruelingly unpredictable. he felt pained by having to pay attention to what the male was doing at all times, and he thought that eventually he'd grow weary of it. for the time being, however, he led the pit-well shadow away with surreptitious intent, and under the guise of a hunt he tried to acquaint himself better with the male. it was an apathetic attempt at best, and his tight-lipped company didn't convince the valley wolf that he would be a great fit for a small pack with many children.

without incident, the two savages parted.