Once more

Debating still, did the wraith stand there in silence. Her gaze a head upon the forest, those ears as well focused on the woods. Letting go of fighting, was no task the lithe female was going to let go easily. Perhaps, it was indeed best she kept at it, rusty as she no doubt was. Laying down the sword never happened, unless ones life was lost upon the battlefield. Crippled or not, they fought still, tooth and nail to defend or take what was rightfully theirs. Alas such thoughts were shoved aside, as the sound of approaching paws caught her attention.

Ears focusing upon the sounds, as soon did those eyes. A brow rose in question as he younger nephew proved to show up, so there was some of them about still. “I've a feeling you know why I'm here Vereux.” The wraith spoke lightly, she was happy to see her nephew again, wondering what kind of mischief he had been into since her absence. Head titling, did the lithe dame decide to question him. “What happened?” It was the best place to start.

“And in the dark, I can hear your heart beat.”