Duskfire Glacier bittersüß

of course she would ask what he meant; he did not know takiyok to be an illogical, flighty beast. like he, she was focused upon what data there was to be had, couched in a firmness that befit a leader. he was caught rather off-guard, though this did not show upon the gargoyle's countenance.
but mahler must not let too much time lapse following the pale woman's question. there was a balance in all things, and he must strike it. "to share your company, and you mine. perhaps a hunt, if the day allows it." it would not be an oft thing; mahler had duties in noctisardor, and the business of driving out the maplewood wolves.
was it courting? he did not think so, and firmly put the thought from his head.