Swiftcurrent Creek people say we shouldn't be together

did she speak? hold a conversation? surely aria was not to walk away when the alphess had given her attention. aria was unconvinced that durnehviir wanted a civil chat, about the weather and ambitions. but aria was still a subordinate, and pleasantries aside she supposed she did have something to report. 

"all is clear on this side of the territory," she told the dragoness smoothly, clearing her throat a bit as she turned to look over her shoulder, "i've spent all morning patrolling it." as she did every morning at every square inch of land she could. it was, afterall, a guaranteed that she wouldn't run into constantine's beloved... well, at least it was.