Blackfeather Woods i’ll keep those vultures guessing

So curiosity brought him here—that was something. That could lean either good or bad, depending on the circumstances. She took a quiet, deep draw through her nares and found no traces of Redhawks and the like on his pelt. Still, she was wary, though for his question, she'd give him the truth.

Most of my life, Maegi answered. I was born here, and though circumstances took me away for a little while, I have always returned. My heart and soul are here. She canted her head. What intrigued you so much about the woods to take a closer look?

Again. . .could go one of two ways. But there seemed to be no fear in his eyes, nor disgust. That was good.