Swiftcurrent Creek when i first met tom mccannon, i was working in the mines

durnehviir came behind her, and aria flashed a glance her way as the firebrand flashed her teeth his. though she herself was not welcoming, aria felt strange that such a display was given behind her. aria suddenly found herself at a clashing of actions. did she remand the respect she deserved as a higher rank, or did she submit to the intimidation that she often felt beneath durnehviir? especially after the conversation she'd had with constantine... aria struggled. 

in a bold display, aria raised her tail, signaling for durnehviir to silence -- though the action horrified her. "are you asking to bring a female back to your home, or join our ranks and search?" she asked now to the man, who looked ready to leave. maybe she should've just let him go... oh it would've been so much easier to just let him go.