Emberwood cruel canvas

I suppose it might help if I subscribe to this if I'm expecting the notifications lol... *derps*

He went on the defensive immediately, which she supposed was warranted. Echelon would have done the same, though she supposed it would have been for naught. He was after all, the larger creature in this situation. Yet in spite of that, she had no intentions of letting him command everything. Antagonistically stubborn, the inky Phase held her ground. He could guard the carcass for all it was worth, which at that range didn't seem like much. Something to chew on to pass the time.

"I don't think there's anything peaceful left about that thing," she jested in return, giving her head a slight tilt. "What kind of animal was it?" Her interest remained genuine, especially now that he blocked more of her view. Perhaps it was his kill from some time ago, left half-thawed in the snow for his repetitive return. Or maybe he was just as she was, a scavenger, here to pick at the remains of whatever they found. It was a foul life for them to live, but she offered no remedies to their situation. Not until she ascertained what his intentions were ultimately to be.