blood warden

Hattori was quick to give his attention to the thin formed Empress that sat beside him effortlessly. She looked out into the forests instead of looking at him for the moment. He answered simply at first, and she was thankful that he continued to give her an update about his efforts. She grinned lightly, feeling a small pride in how easily he adapted. This decision was turning out better than she had anticipated, and it was going to be difficult to let his service go.

The young woman narrowed her gaze and finally found his eyes, her expression telling him everything as her eyes searched their surroundings. They were not alone here, she raised her brows in silent gesture as she suggested they retreat inside. ”Recluse seems to be a capable wolf, she will be a good leader I believe.” She didn’t trust her cousin though, and knowing this would only secretly be an extension of the empire didn’t sit completely well with her.

She stood again and led the way inside, deeper into the cavern. There was one shallow corridor that led down to a natural spring. The sound of the water drowned out the sound and it was absorbed by the moss and lichens that lived on the sparse light that filtered in from the sun at a peak far above their heads. This was the silent cavern. ”Now we might speak more freely.” She told him softly as she made herself comfortable on the soft greenery. ”Why do you ask about Habari?”