Shadewood You've been fighting the memory all on your own

The brute was not the most fearsome predator she had encountered for the carnivorous fish of the sea were known to flock to the scent of blood from miles around. Even the huge orcas she had seen, wolves of the sea, were far more dangerous - at least where she came from. But this was the forest, not her cove. As unfamiliar as she was with the bear, she knew it was a creature to both fear and respect. 

Wild eyes watched Cry go, the naiad taking a step after him as if she would stop him. What was he doing?! He was just approaching that beast? Panic swirled through her, setting her pulse racing and her body to trembling as she feared the worst. 

Cry dropped the rabbit before Kovertol silently. The beast rumbled something in an unknown tongue, his voice like that of gravel grinding underfoot. He took the peace offering in his tawny maw, lumbering away slowly.

Kai's paralysis slowly flooded from her system as the beast disappeared. Stained paws led her to the raven's side, unable to resist from sniffing him over for injuries with concern. 

Her pale eyes landed on the lattice of scars upon Cry's spine, thinking back to the marks she had seen upon the territory's trees - courtesy of Kovertol. Something clicked into place and with the acrid perfume of fear still clinging to the both of them, she suddenly understood where he'd received them.

Kai brushed her temple against him in silent comfort, knowing better than to ask.