Ravensblood Forest rineless

meredith tilted her head, the edges of her mouth curling in a sly smirk as she stared him down, unbothered by his boldness. she let the silence stretch just long enough to tease, her amber eyes gleaming with mischief.

plenty, she replied, her tone light but confident. raiding ain’t just about teeth and claws, captain. it’s about knowing when to hit and when to wait. and trading? well, let’s just say i’ve bartered my way out of tighter spots than this. she gave a pointed look around the forest, unimpressed by his theatrics.

she stepped closer, her own nose daring to brush the air between them as she added, but i’m thinkin’ you already guessed that. so? you takin’ me aboard, or are we gonna keep dancin’ circles?