Shadewood outside the norm

Knowing now it was not home to the dark man, Goliad could be free with his opinion without the potential to offend: It is abysmal. It is so dark I am surprised anyone could find their way. I have been stuck in this forest for too long - if you know of some way out, I would be in your debt.

That was possibly the headache talking, given that he hadn't eaten in so long; his tone was something bordering on a demand, and he recognized it afterwards but did not feel it necessary to apologize. Instead the fur along his shoulders prickled (imperceptibly given its short quality) and he added: I am from a place of open sky and golden grass, so it is... very different.