Felltree Marsh It can turn your heart black

The pair moved quietly. Arashi had even held the rear of the two, content to keep an open eye from behind.

When he later overheard Adlartok swear, the agouti man traipsed forward to catch up.

What is it? He asked gruffly, not overly fond of being caught at a stop.

The blood covering the ground soon became noticeable. But before he could make any further comment, another voice sounded above the air. They were not alone.

Harsh and cold in their tone, Arashi looked towards the woman with the voice.

He didn't answer just yet, first giving a quick glance to the marauder that was clear as could be: keep your mouth shut. Then he moved closer to the stranger, shielding his clanmate from the front. Just passing through. I apologize if we have crossed bounds... His gaze shifted to the ground behind them for a moment before returning to the woman. We picked up the scent of blood and it distracted us from our travels.

At no point was he about to give away the truth of their travels. With the odd disappearance of their hilmir, they could trust no one they hadn't known before. Anything could have happened, thus caution is the most necessary thing for them.