Dawnlark Plains paint rock

He is ice in a field of snow, but Nagruk pays his threat no mind. For in her eyes, it would not come to tooth and blood - not her own, anyway. Lazily, her tongue comes to swipe old blood from her maw as she acknowledges his words with a knowing smile. 

"I make promise to Star Eater already. Her cubs be safe as long as I here." She has no intention of harming her young, no, but to see Chieftain so fierce reminds Nagruk of her purpose. 

They are similar, the ways of Lanzadoii. Homely, almost. "Tartok do same. Only strong cubs live." As if that is explanation enough for Nagruk's existence. "I see Sivaak when sun rises. More fierce women together, better Saatsine." Her smile widens toothily, recounting Star Eater's closeness.