The Heartwood inuusik ✾

she was well mannered and soft-spoken, making it easier to converse with her than many others. and despite her calm and collected appearance, she had surprised him with the fierceness in which she hunted. he hoped in time and with a few more visits, the two of them would come to make excellent friends.

"thank you", he let out in return as he reached to grab the offering, silently wondering what payment he should prepare for his next lesson. perhaps seashells would make a fine gift? "where should i call for you when i come to visit?" they'd met by chance, and so he wondered if there was a more preferable location to meet at in the future.