King Elk Forest He said I look familiar

For a brief moment, Calhoun was met with a smile. It was nice, different from the fake happiness and wide glances he often received, not that they were undeserved. The hunter was harsh in his ways, strict to follow the rules, and those he yelled at often saw his preaching as disdain instead of the true reasons behind his lecture. It was never to berate another, though it usually came off like that, he simply wanted to help. To guide his family to better faith and further their love between them and the High Elk.

Though as quickly as it came, the genuineness of her smile faded and the change did not go unnoticed. Perhaps his cousins had already plagued his image to those who were new, or maybe she had been here since the gray guard seeped into their ranks. If that were the case then she was already aware of his vocal tendencies. The other was quick to come to attention, a stutter slipping its way into her words as she regarded him.

Did I startle you? It seemed odd, for she had openly smiled before coming to some realization, though it was possible she was just simply enjoying her day before realizing another was in her presence. He did not dare step closer. If there was any fear there it was unwarranted, for now at least. He had yet to determine if she too would plague their ranks, though truthfully in the end, that would be the High Elk's decision, not his. I was only passing by, I can continue if you'd like, though I believe we have not met before.