Sunspire Mountains scindo

Gentle? That's what he called it? It was not a word within Sivugat's lexicon to begin with, but now he saw the strength of the man and had a word for it.

Here there was a choice to be made. Sivugat rarely got offered such things. The last had been from Kukutux but she was a witch and, as witches do, she had tricked him. How then would this man trick him? Sivugat saw the way he appraised the boy's body with a look - and his thoughts turned dark.

What exactly did this man want him for? It wouldn't matter; Sivugat was aware of his current weakness and he knew he could benefit from aid, and training, like he had from Nyra. And as with Nyra, should this contract lead to disappointment, Sivugat would make use of it.

Fine. He slurred. What choice could he have? He could not run, and a fight would only result in a loss. Begrudgingly the boy moved, showing signs he would follow, though he was unhappy about it.