Coconut Grove if nautical nonsense be something you wish

Tristan did a pretty good job of masking his inner emotions; Breccan had no idea that Bat's friend was feeling any uncertainty. He was surprised, though, when Bat excused herself after a few seconds of banter with Tristan, leaving the two boys alone. "See ya," he called after her as she departed, then focused his attention on Tristan.

The aspiring leader had asked how he was settling in, and Breccan offered a nod. "Good. Bat was telling me about your pack -- it sounds pretty chill," he replied with a glance in the direction that Bat had gone. "She said it might be cool with you if I stick with you guys," he added, brows raising slightly in question as his gaze shifted back to Tristan.