The Sentinels There once was a village

She dipped her head. Of course, it is my pleasure. You have been kind to me, you deserve the same in return. Softer, she added, I guess I also do not want sadness to weigh too heavily on you. Eyes like yours should never be so dull.

Bold, Solenya, embarrass yourself more.

Eyeing the pack that had slipped both of their minds, she peered at it. What have you brought on your travels, Rodyn? I’m a little addle-brained, I completely forgot about it—I’m sorry. This is what you’ve come all this way for, after all. Sitting, her tail thumped as she patiently waited.