Swiftcurrent Creek out of his heart will flow rivers of living water

Vibrant eyes of grassy hues watched the stranger with caution, tracking his movements for any signs of ill-meaning; one could never be too wary of those unknown to the familiar land of the creek claim, and Soltero intended to defend those within to the best of his ability.

The words registered in his head, and he rolled them over in his mind before attempting to answer - his lack of strength when it came to speech held his tongue firmly locked in place, but he attempted to decipher the most appropriate way to address the situation, and eventually settled with: "Are you looking for somewhere very temporary?"