Dragoncrest Cliffs a paean

she hesitates a moment, then opens her mouth further, extending her tongue as long as she can. her eyes burn into Rosalyn as she does so; heartsore as she is, she is still wary, ready to snap to attention at a moment's notice. anyone can hurt—anyone can betray.

she thinks of Karst, trapped in that witch's lair. she should. . .

but how?

after the woman's had her inspection, Avicus draws the appendage back, swiping it across her lips before they pull taut closed in a frown. noh' a'way lie'h thih', she attempts, and cringes at the disjointed sound of it.