Great Bear Wilderness under construction from conception to death

she knew he wasn't a fighter.

against any of the several faces that made up their party, astaroth was sure to lose.

that didn't stop him from swallowing the lump in his throat and revealing himself though, which he did, albeit rather slowly and only after the inky woman made her departure. he'd rather not be flagged as an enemy, and so made his approach cautiously towards the group.

he settled a distance away, visible to all that had gathered, yet far enough to avoid the jaws of those who might yet try and attack. fleetingly, he stole a glance in ying's direction. the sight of her uninjured eased the tension in his muscles as he released a breath he'd unknowingly been holding in.

he didn't know what to think or do, having heard the ebony woman's words, and so remained steadfast for now, a jealous pang in his stomach sending his attention jumping between the two other men.