Bramblepoint i got sugar and salt in my blood

he watched as she made her way from the log and settled down not far away, his smile returning once more before it began to fade towards the end of her story. while he'd had a rather average upbringing, astaroth was aware that not everyone else was so fortunate.

the fact that she felt comfortable enough to share what he imagined was a sensitive subject, made him all the most interested in her words. "did he hurt you?" he wondered aloud, though wouldn't pressure her into answering should she wish not to share.