The Heartwood [M] Apology accepted, Captain Needa

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Hidden away in the depths of her hollow, Khasni had not emerged for many days. Some may have assumed she was sulking, but in actuality, she was regretting her decision in choosing the heartwood. Thus far, her time here had been considerably vexing, what with Alduin's antics and the constant intrusions. It was harsh, yet safe to say this had to have been one of the worst ways she could have chosen to live out her days. And still, here she was.
The scent of @Dreven outside her chambers did not go unnoticed, but the oracle took no time to acknowledge him. If he was here, it was at his own will. She had no need to tell him to go. He would have likely said it wasn't her place, much like Alduin would have done the same.
While Khasni knew not of whether the harbinger was still present, it was a great surprise to smell the change in her burrow. Someone else had come to pay a visit and it was not an individual of whom was welcome.
"Let me see your face."
Even a fool could have recognized the hollow, disgruntled tone to be that of the revenant.
As hard-headed as she was, the little woman was tempted to ignore him and say nothing. Alas, doing so would get them nowhere.
Turning from where she had been sunk in a mound of thick furs, Khasni appeared. Slowly, she turned to face the man who had spoken. Where an impeccable lining of chocolate and hazel fur once existed, there was now a heavy gash around the eye that looked to have barely begun healing. Most of the skin from the area had been torn, leaving a mangled disarray of discolored flesh and patches of dried blood. The eye itself now seemed lame, eyelid drooping slightly over a hazed orb. She could no longer see clearly from the organ.
So, is this now what you've come to do? Revel in your work? She rasped, clearly strained by using her vocals.
Well, here you are... take a closer look, if it pleases you. The latter comment was meant to be sarcastic and spiteful, but she had little motivation to make it sound so. Instead, it sounded as if she truly cared what it was he wanted from her. But in reality, she didn't care at all.