Rising Sun Valley beneath this

there was a plea masked by an empty warning. it was clear that the girl meant nothing of it, for if she had, her fear wouldn't have been as palpable. still, sycamore maintained his distance, finding it more entertaining to watch his prey squirm. 

a moment passed. sycamore opened his mouth in a wide yawn as he slowly stepped forward. there had to be a reason for her presence, otherwise he thought that she would have long since fled.

coming closer, he could see where she was caught. simple, he thought as his lanky frame circled around. in that moment, there was no urge to attack because the opportunity to tease proved much more attractive.