Qeya River body like a whiplash

The child spoke for them, it seemed, while the man offered only an odd growl. Phares took an uncertain step back, feeling this search was in vain. He knew enough of these Drageda wolves that they didn't take to trespassers lightly. Eyes flicked to the mountain before them. Even if he was on supposed neutral territory.

"I seek things," he replied before adding, "which I will not find here." With that, he dipped his head in a resigned but respectful bow, keeping his eyes lingering on the two strangers for a moment before turning and loping back to the safety of his church.