Ankyra Sound you, you will regret you ever stepped out of line

Contrary to popular belief, Vercingetorix did not get a word in edgewise; he could shut up when he needed to. He walked with the tiny sea witch, ears cocked, growing more and more intrigued as she continued. At the mention of Ephraim, they flattened again--and rose, slowly, like grass after being flattened by careless, heavy steps.

Cute of you to think I wasn't gonna reunite with them anyway, he retorted, though his tone was playful, not barbed. He drew in a breath, thinking. So the choice was between boredom at home or adventure on the go. . .and a chance to avenge an old friend in the process?

Fuck, she should have just brought him along without asking. Clearly she didn't know him at all.

I'm in, Verx said definitely. He flashed his gaze over to meet her hawkish eyes. When do we leave?