The Heartwood of ash and silence

Apparently, there was a plan b for the other male, and Damien grunted in his thoughts. There was no need to reveal too much about his plans to this male, but letting him know that they existed while there was no reason for him to target them meant that he was opening the door for him in case the lone mercenary ever decided to settle down.

To his question, he gave some thought. He'd come to the Heartwood in search for that and had found naught but ash and silence. We're still looking. Most likely north of here, nowhere near Blackfeather. that way at least he would know where not to look for him in case he ever found a reason.