Raven's Watch got my ticket for the long way round

for a wolf who did not often smile, he had quite the skill for looking amused; a talent he now employed at the behest of ruenna, who insisted on complimenting him. stigmata was easily won over, and at least three of his seven sinful vices were triggered by the sweet, delicate plateau wolf. "a name can be misleading," he rumbled shrewdly. "i would not dare presume myself any more resilient than you." this was inherently untrue, as privately stigmata presumed himself to be far superior to most wolves no matter where they came from, but he at least tried (with varying degrees of success) not to underestimate his company.

"what has you journeying away from your pack?" he asked then, curious as to the state of her loyalties.