Moonsong Glacier Lost in the Shadows

The panther laughed as well: "I would not deny you this," he replied, striking a little pose. "And you are right, of course. I am grateful for the company I keep — but you must understand when I say I am grateful today most especially."

Talk turned serious, then. The panther was surprised to hear that such a serious fight had happened among Moonspear's youth — but even moreso to hear that the assailant had been a girl. An instinctive well of protectiveness and pity filled his heart. She must surely be a victim, led astray by some evil! A girl could not have done this of her own volition. His expression was stricken, and the look deepened when he thought about the state the boy must have been left in.

Strange evils were afoot.

"I will watch for them," he replied, uneasy. And he had to be sure: "... she will not be harmed there? What consequences does Moonspear seek?"

With this news, the talismans felt almost like a portent. He was glad for them, if they could keep these dark powers at bay. "I hope we will not have to use it," he said, setting his paw over the package. "But if I do, I will see that no innocent lives might take it by mistake."