Duck Lake so i could buy a diamond ring

thorn did not press further; while he was amazed she was alive, he kept the remainder of his awe to himself. he did not miss that liri tactfully changed the subject -- but that too remained uncommented upon.

he did not mind the limelight; he was a man, after all -- and almost any man, if you gave them the forum to do so, would gladly espouse their virtues. whether or not they had an adoring audience was another thing entirely.

"i am not alone," he answered, moreso a comment on his pack-status than a correcton. "i belong to diaspora. i am its tessarius. i scout and hunt, and in return have a den to sleep in and a pack at my back, if i need so." he fell silent then, figuring if liri had any questions she would certainly voice them.