Noctisardor Bypass The Fox & The Hound

It surprised her a little when Mahler made no move to help Nyra. Instead, he spoke dismissively before urging the pup to move deeper into the territory. “Tensely,” the giantess had said. Druid’s mouth opened even as she heeded the Graf’s unspoken command, looking over her shoulder as she turned to obey.

She paused when Nyra began speaking, mentioning finding Druid by the creek. The youth looked to Mahler, trying to silently convey that she hadn’t strayed far; she’d never been lost. She might’ve said as much out loud, yet the woman was still speaking. Druid didn’t want to be rude any more than she wanted to miss anything being said.

When she finished, Nyra turned to go, leaving Druid’s wondering gaze to find Mahler’s face again.