Qeya River a pack of dogs

she blurts out her request like a naive pup—too eager, too bold. it makes him snort softly through his nose. his eyes say enough.

sun eater's grin is cold but not without humor. the man does not dismiss her outright, which is more than blackfell had expected.

at the chieftain's nod, blackfell falls into step behind them, silent as ever. she is young, inexperienced. he hopes for her sake she is stronger than she looks.