Blackwater Islands creep

Tulok silently accepted her invitation and fell into step beside her. He said nothing as they followed the stream, but he took in everything. The path they had taken, the cliffs it lead to, the mysterious woman who moved next to him.

Where they stopped, the sound of waves against stone was the only thing he could hear. It was both alarming and comforting, though he didn't know why he felt either way. 

As he watched the water move chaotically below them, The Listener began to speak. She mentioned how she knew Alduin; it had been when he went missing from their former home. Tulok remembered how worried his parents had been. He remembered how upset their mother had been and grew angry at the memory. But they had found him and he could come here for his mission knowing their mother was happy with their father. He relayed none of these thoughts to the druid leader. On the outside he was as cold as ever. He soothed some of his anger with the knowledge that his brother at not been alone when he was lost. 

It wasn't until her question that he lifted his gaze from the sea and focused its intensity on The Listener. Right now, we need to gather information on Ursus, he told her. The demon wasn't sure what all she knew, but if she was going to help them, then he would need to be more forthcoming with the details of their mission. It would be helpful to know how many members they have as well as any weaknesses they possess. He was in this for the long road, and he could be patient. He wanted this done properly.