Firefly Glen Light Up the Night

Was that all?

Riley remained still, as if stupefied, as Donovan parted.

He was not one to trust strangers easily. The best fight was the one avoided, in his mind -- and he knew from looking at the brute, that there was very little chance of victory here.

Like a mindless lizard sunbathing on the stones, Riley remained rooted to his spot a while longer. Eventually as the crickets ceased their chorus and the fireflies faded away, his form was seen slithering through the dark, searching for a new place to rest.