The Heartwood nanukigun

lestan was horrified. not by the woman, but by her gigantic horrid companion. "we're passing through," he said quickly with a dry mouth, stepping in front of tulukiri. she was little more than a child and they were faced with violence.
"do you often threaten innocent travelers?" lestan demanded, unable to help himself. he glanced between the strange pair. "we'll be leaving, just as soon as you let off."