Shadow Mountain Vhenan Aravel

fenrith’s breath hitched as varian’s words carried up the slope. his tail, still raised defiantly moments before, faltered mid-sway, and he took several skittish steps backwards.

pebbles bounced in their descent down the mountain.

you’re— his voice cracked under the faulty guise he fought to wear properly.

he's still, completely still, for several seconds. then, he moves.

quickly. tail a flying flag as he turns upon swift paws and begins a flight along the ridge of mountaintop.