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this glaukos fellow had run ins with everyone, it seemed. val frowned as he learned the news the man had also hurt someone else; the woman's sister, apparently.

he was grateful this kind of hardship did not happen in sapphique. he supposed, in his own secretly elitist way, that the wolves of the coast were simply of a different nature. a more placid and agreeable type. he'd certain run into his own horrors exploring the mainland -- it would have horrified him even further to learn this man was once with the bearcult.

suzu offered to stay after etienne's explanation. val looked at the two of them for a long time. he disliked the idea of suzu staying here by herself -- but thibault could not travel alone. he was certain she'd be in good company, particularly since the woman known as heda offered them all to stay. val dipped his head gratefully, but did not yet respond to her kindness.

suzu, val motioned the fish-trapper close, concern etched in his green eyes. you come back in one piece, you hear? you too, etienne. he wished the boy would just quit these muddied waters, and return to the shore where he belonged.

thank you heda, but we have a long return home, and several young needing our help. you will be in good hands with suzu.