Two Worlds into One

Regulus took in Sterling’s stammered explanation, nodding lightly. There was that intense gaze of his, locking with hers, with that impression of her being extremely important and… on his level. He’d seen her fight, in that half of his mind that was apart from the actual fighting he was in. Despite having lost, she showed some promise of being a good fighter, and had given her all.

His gaze turned away from hers as Paladin caught his eye and he listened with interest as his snow based cousin gave his more detailed explanation, glancing back to Sterling as Paladin spoke of a concussion. He didn’t envy her the headache she must be in for, if she didn’t have it already. ”Ouch…”

Paladin’s judgement he took readily, nodding. His own gut said much the same thing about the girl. He doubted a scout would have been so unobservant as to fall into the ravine, and he doubted even more that she’d have thrown herself in as an act to get into their borders as a patient.

Paladin’s question gave him a pause, and he tilted his head, nodding slowly, throwing a glance toward the plains. He was too far away to see whether the smoke was still curling from the hill through one of the natural chimneys in the cave system, but they’d been working on it when he and Aurielle had left.

"Tá. Bhí siad ag obair ar thine a thosú nuair a d'fhág muid cúpla uair an chloig ó shin." His eyes flicked back to Paladin, a grin crossing his features as he spotted that healer’s expression of a wolf who was making mental treatment plans of a hapless patient.

The grin faded, yet a faint smile remained as his eyes turned to lock with Sterling’s. But, even with the smile, his words were serious. “Dragon made a foolish decision, one I believe was led by hubris and not desperation, when he raided my pack. He came away with nothing he came to steal, and one of my pack members.

“However, I will not turn you away from my resources. You came without hostility, and you are in true need, and you no longer bear Talis’ scent. You are welcome to stay as long as you need, but I will ask that you keep Celestial’s information, secrets and count to yourself should you wish to leave when you are well enough.

“But should you decide you like it here, and wish to join, you are welcome to ask for a permanent place here. What is your name?”

His head cocked slightly, those sapphire pools glinting with a gentle curiosity as he waited for her response.