Blackfeather Woods gasping at glimpses of gentle true spirit

The boy had learned quickly that the tunnels were a danger and he barely listened when Maegi confirmed it, mostly focusing on the look in her eye, the way she watched him. Her tone had shifted from sad to -- something he might've found endearing, had the the capacity. Maegi was a doting mother who protected her brood, and he trusted in her, although Sobek did not feel a particular fondness for the way she babied him. He did not speak to this nor give any hints to his thoughts, though, preferring instead to accept her nuzzling and affection as it was freely given. When she stopped he pestered at her for more, pawing at her, butting at her with his forehead or lightly gnawing with his crooked teeth.