Sequoia Coast Fall behind me

The other woman seemed genuine, so Manauia had no reason to believe deception was her aim. Perhaps Nochtli would have seen through the witch, but her silver-tongues sister was likely leagues away. Still the Amazon did not turn friendly, despite the other's seemingly open nature. She had no desire to make friends.

"No." She looked westward, eyes narrowed. "I am simply... curious." To give up her true alignment, even to a stranger, might be enough to put them on guard against her. All she wanted at this juncture was information.