The Heartwood there was once a smile on this face

despite his savage appearance, astaroth thought the pale titan rather levelheaded for someone having just had their face ripped off. he was certain he would not be so calm as the rusalkan if he had been under the same circumstances. "i will certainly try", came the easy response to the bloodied beast's command to kill the wolf-eater.

the task of killing another was a heavy burden, and he would not be so eager to bring about the end for even a monstrous cannibal. however with that said, he most definitely would not stand by while a savage terrorized others, especially not with the season bringing about the arrival of young children.

"who should i call for if i decide to pay you a visit?" he asks then, just now realizing the two of them had yet to exchange names.