Deepwood Weald all aboard a sinking ship

Yes, it is awkward. He cannot tell if it is his own doing or not. Raiyuk hasn't met many from outside of the villages and considered that he might be too different, perhaps slower, perhaps less -- cunning? If that was the correct way to see it. He was a simple young man and saw no issues with that.

But she explained, and these details caught in Raiyuk's ears. He thought of how his father had gone to find the evil man who attacked Marina; he thought of Dutch who went to help, only as friend. How was this different?

His smile fades; he looks too serious and as too adult as he considers, If there is trouble then wouldn't it be better to face it with a friend? But I see your point.

He was finished with his meal. Raiyuk moved swiftly to gather what remained and dispose of it; the pile of feathers remained untouched nearby.