Dragoncrest Cliffs waiting for the 7.18

I chose here.

Ajatar narrows her eyes a little as he gives the worst answer because. Just because. They are not convincing words for an outsider to give someone whose flesh and blood is already here. His loyalties are flighty, at best, even if he’s earned his rank. How long before he chooses to go elsewhere, because he chose to? And what will he do with the Drageda he takes with him? One ear twitches upon her head but otherwise remains stiff and forward, even as he lazily asks why.

He does not make it easy to like him, but at the same time, there is no reason not to.

“I am curious to know what brings an outsider to stay,” she says after a beat, her voice flat. Other than the slight flick of her eyes there are no obvious signs of frustration with his answer.

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