Nova Peak Sittin' all alone,

mahler did not know what a dragon was, but listened all the same. a pensive look crossing his brow; he gazed out toward the distant teeth of the faraway mountains and considered carefully.
"perhaps the god should be ashamed of himself for not knowing that the cat vas not there. he is god after all. can he be outsmarted by a rat?" a somber tone that did not match the glint of amusement in his gaze.
growing aware that he was beginning to enjoy the attentive company of astra, and knowing it was a betrayal, choosing to hear the proper voice of guilt, warranted or not, mahler stood to his paws.
"this vas a pleasant time. i must finish my tasks." and if she did not pause him, the gargoyle would dip his broad muzzle, turn, and depart the way that he had come.