Neverwinter Forest warden

though a part of ingram worries at lingering so close to where ursus has settled — and does not forget the unknown pack that borders the southern edge of the forest of neverwinter — he does not think merrick was interested in giving chase. for he had not and had the perfect opportunity upon their departure.

still, he keeps a unwavering eye upon them in self-given patrols all the same. it eases the worst of his instinctive concerns and allows him to sleep when fatigue grips him.

it is during one of these sweeps of the forest's southern edge that trikova finds him. her approaching footfalls draws his attention in the soft swivel of his ears but he does not entirely cease in his patrol — though he does slow — until she catches up; when he greets her with his unyielding attention and a low rumble of affection in his throat.