Duskfire Glacier bittersüß

edit to reflect wounds

it was not until takiyok appeared that mahler considered what it might seem: less of a business arrangement and more the sort of social call a man might make upon a woman. ashdark ears flicked — mahler set this carefully aside to consider later — and focused on the impassive nature of her features. "for you, frau," he muttered, nudging the prey toward her with a quick motion before lifting his muzzle once more. the pull of it caused him to wince; the great wound along the side of his neck still oozed blood from beneath soft scabs.
"i have come to ask for help, and to offer my services in return." mahler saw no reason to waste the woman's time with idle prattle; small talk was not a strength of his, and there was no reason for it now.