Blackfoot Forest Wanderin'

When Cole motioned toward the valley, Tvar hesitated for only a heartbeat before stepping forward, his stride smoothing as he fell in behind him.

“I suppose there’s only one way to find out,” he said, his tone lighter now, though a hint of guardedness remained. His gaze flicked to the horizon where the mist began to part, and for the first time in what felt like ages, the path ahead didn’t feel quite so aimless.

“Lead the way,” Tvar said simply, the weight of his words carrying more meaning than he let on.