Blackfeather Woods talia

The woman is quick to answer, although it is like speaking to a sphinx that cannot make up their mind; their commentary is queer, but Sobek takes the information in stride - literally, slinking around where the woman is standing so that he can try to block her path. He props himself up against a small segment of exposed rock jutting from the forest floor, sitting lazily before the woman.

He is watching her with his pale gaze but doesn't seem bothered by her presence, nor is he alerting any adults. He is quiet and curious - until he is not. Almost lethargic, like a cat.

Sobek. The boy claims, not yet old enough or wise enough to consider telling a lie. Ena isn't here right now, he explains, as if that would answer any further befuddlement brewing within the stranger. The boy presumes the adult is here to talk to Maegi or that they know one another - otherwise, what is the point? His innocence is clear. But you can wait with me.