Emberwood command, option, escape

When Lasher excused himself, Peregrine stared after him, then turned back to face Fox when she spoke. He nodded, then stepped closer and licked her cheek. He hoped he didn't seem to have a totally bad attitude about this whole thing. It would definitely take some adjustment to get used to the idea, especially if they did find something out here.

"I can't decide if I'd want something similar to the plateau or something entirely different," he admitted. "I like that it's up high. It feels safe. A mountain might be a good alternative, especially if it had a waterfall," he thought aloud. "If not that, then a hidden lake or something. I don't think I necessarily want to go to the coast. It sounds like it's a bit crowded there anyhow," he said, thinking of the bay and the Nereides.