Qeya River byzantium

Redd dropped, and Ruckus mirrored her stance quickly. She spoke, and they pricked an ear in her direction at the words. The stranger was too far away to discern anything of significance, and it was unlikely that Ruckus would have been able to read their expression even if they had the ability to see their face clearly. Besides, much more could be gathered from overall body language, tone, and scent. Ruckus had learned to use their other senses to bolster their poor eyesight.

The stranger gestured for the two to follow, but Ruckus would always defer to Redd. If she moved, they would. If she stayed to ask more, they would stay.