Bearclaw Valley seamoss

for @Auriel & @Solaria! whenever :D short posts welcomed <3

he called for them both with a resounding tone, bidding them meet him at the crevasse of bones. they were somehow equally made with their blaze-red features, though auriel stood out for her markings and quietness. vesta had earned his trust, and now he would allow her the pleasure of honing that when the other arrived.
"auriel. vesta," he introduced. "she doesn't speak. she doesn't need to speak," merrick told auriel in a singsong voice. "you searched for warriors. you found them."
a glittering in his single eye.
"speak to us as another fighter. have you seen battle?"