Look who's back!
04-05-2018, 06:37 PM
Malleus had his nose in the dirt when Iskra's howl reached his ears. His head popped up immediately. She was howling for him...by name? For a moment he was puzzled. How many mortal women did he know on a first name basis? That voice did sound vaguely familiar... It clicked suddenly. That red woman, Iskra! Honestly, deal or no deal, he hadn't been holding out too much hope of seeing her again. Not after watching her fawn over the alpha of Talis. He'd expected her to renege on their deal out of loyalty to that guy, so knowing she'd not only come back, but come back so soon concerned him. What if it was a trap? As far as he knew the Talis wolves had simply melted into the shadows after the challenge. They could have banded together and kept quiet until now in the hopes of getting even. Malleus took a moment to weigh the possibilities. The worst possible scenario was one where he was cut down before he had a chance to rally his people. The best was that Iskra had brought him both valuable knowledge and medicinal plants, and held no ill will towards his family. Finally he decided to just go for it. If it was an ambush he'd be ready and so it was with that grim thought that he set out for the border. --- "Ah, Iskra. Back with more than a mouthful of dandelions, I hope." His voice was teasing and his stance was relaxed as he approached, but behind the cool facade Malleus was prepared for the worst. He cast a quick, seemingly nonchalant glance around before stopping a few feet in front of Iskra. |