Shadewood Destination Zero

As their faith in her words grew, she relaxed just a tiny wee bit. When Morgan spoke, confirming that he and Kukutux had both noticed the disturbing change in Cry, her eyes narrowed beneath pinched brows. A clear show of her thoughts on the matter. What a relief it was to know she wasn't the only one who noticed. "I'm glad it's not just me. Something about him...and that sidekick of his..." She wetted her dry lips with her tongue. "It just doesn't feel right. My instinct has been telling me to get away, and for some time now."

When Kukutux spoke again, her words were in the form of an invitation. Chai's icy eyes widened in pleading hope and she took an eager step forward, as if to embrace the female in gratitude. "Oh of course, please! Thank you, thank you so much." She bowed her head low, a quiet whine vibrating in her throat. As she looked back up, a realization set in and it showed on her face. "But...we know how Cry is with deserters, do we not? Maybe...we should try to cover our trail...just to play it safe..."