Ouroboros Spine evening star

The boys claim was immediately refuted by the pale woman; her denial cut sharply through the air while he focused on Avicus, wanting only her praise. There was none to be spared to him.

The firebrand was hardly impressed. She showed as much interest in the tusk shard as she would in an old toy; demoralized by this, Nuak scuttled the bone away from her. He drew back with it.

The question remained. Would he stay here? It did not feel right - but Avicus had scorned his efforts, and he did not feel wanted by her.

I... He starts to answer, hesitating. Looking to the witch and then to the foxfire youth. Merrick had kept him for one purpose - he was to serve the girl.

I go with you.