Noctisardor Bypass Sanctum

as she mentioned the bypass' worth, stigmata gave their surroundings a cursory glance. he had already concluded for himself that this area was quite decently made, but apparently he hadn't seen enough to deem it claim-worthy. nothing stood out to him here as more than just -- nice. it was a place he could stay, but not one that he would love. it was hard to beat the drenchwood, however, and if he'd had his own choice, the usurped wolf would have stayed.

he wondered if skydance's comment meant that she was interested in her own claim, or if she was merely surprised by the absence of one here. "too much competition, perhaps," he offered casually, almost suggestively. then to her question, his eyes flashed and he looked at her squarely as he said: "i have not been here long. just getting to know these lands."