Firefly Glen Waiting, chewing through the ropes

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arcturus was even more on defense now that the full of the man was visible; he was huge, a towering goliath that stood over him like the rounded arch of some heavyset mountain. the tradesman took a wary step back, keeping his tail stiff and gaze firmly on the silvery monolith.

tension filled the air, followed by terse words. arcturus' ears cupped forward, cradling the scarcely whispered words in interest. "i'm arcturus." these are my father's lands -- but what father? arcturus' throat constricted; were his father alive, surely charon would be enraged his wayward son dared evoke his legacy after abandoning it. "i didn't see you." arcturus expanded, realizing now he had mistaken fear for aggression. his stiff tail fell.