Bramblepoint Like A Bear From Slumber

The offer to hunt was ultimately rejected, and it was done in a blunt way that made him internally cringe. Yikes. 

Either way, her exit was met with a respectful nod on the way out. Who knew -- In a way, Towhee was right about not knowing much about each other, so perhaps the problem was the level of trust held between them -- he was still a new member of the Caldera, after all. Not to mention that the woman didn't know Aliana like Azon did, so she'd basically be surrounded by strangers had she agreed.

But most of all, Ignis was just relieved that he didn't have to make a clown out of himself in front of Towhee with a hunt of all things. He sighed.

The Phoenix turned his attention back to Aliana, shooting the bearish woman a cheeky grin and a snicker in response to her question. "'Guess she is, though I don't really blame her. Don't know either'us too well..."  He replied, trying to put emphasis on how new he was to the pack. Though, now with the two of them alone together, the large wraith became more self-aware to who he'd been talking to. A capsule from his past.

His snowy tassel slowed to a limp, and his expression changed into something softer -- melancholic.

"How've you been, Ali?"