Dragoncrest Cliffs On second thought..

val wondered after the man's companion -- where had they gone?

the question died on his lips as pepper spoke. he appreciated the directness; there was no wasting his time. he was surprised that this was the reason for pepper's return -- and while he liked to say he'd welcome the stranger into their fold, val had grown guarded of late.

very well - but there is something you should know first. val flicked his gaze from the hunter to the wildwood behind him. sapphique has seen many strangers. you will find your reception cold. you have two things working against you -- you are an outsider, and you are male. if these are things you can live with, then we would be happy to take you.