Gyrfalcon's Keep red hill

rusalka watches granite, notes the continuation of his food possession — wondering if that would pose an issue — but remains unsure what the boy will decide. even if granite decided to continue on his way once his belly was filled ... there was nothing rusalka could truly do.

he couldn't — wouldn't hold the boy here against his will.

but he agrees, and rusalka feels something tight in his chest loosen. despite his resolve on the matter of the choice being granite's, there had been the thought that rusalka'd be letting the boy possibly wander off to his untimely death, though he'd survived thus far.

alright, rusalka murmurs. i'll call for my wife. she's the queen here and her word is law. a lesson, advice and a warning wrapped neatly into one single sentence.

rusalka tips his head back and calls for @Solveig, asking her to meet him.