Silvertip Mountain chickity check yo self

Before he knew it, Verx was alone and seething. The shadow had slipped away somehow, and he was without blood in his mouth. Without revenge. He hollered his frustration into the empty air, voice ragged from the yelling he'd done before. All the best Trigedasleng curses, just for this mountain.

After a while, he began his descent, fuming all the way. He knew this wouldn't be the last time he'd see the demon -- but to follow his trail now would be folly. He had to get back to his kids, at least for a little while. After that, vengeance could begin anew.

Fuckity fuck it all, Vercingetorix remarked, and repeated that phrase under his breath for quite a while longer before finally falling silent.

leaving this open a couple more days before archive, in case @Astara wants to post once more! otherwise you can archive <3