LIQUID SMOOTH

After the brutal encounter with the pack of coyotes, the trip had been relatively quiet. Perhaps it was the afterglow of an adrenaline rush that kept them both introspective- though, in the end, it didn’t really matter. Aresenn’s attention was easily lost in the landscape as they pressed on into the adjacent territory. There seemed to be a visible amount of humidity lingering in the area, mixed with the thaw of winter left an interesting charge to the atmosphere. But it wasn’t until he noticed the slowing pace of his company ahead that he began to tune back in. Perking his ears forward as he heard Absinth’s voice.

Camp. He hadn’t really noticed the slow descent into eventide, but as she pointed it out to him- yes, it certainly was beginning to get dark. As to if they should travel through the night, that was an offer he could easily decline. “Probably. We have five more days to make it back, though. So, I don’t see a need to rush.” The brute mused aloud. But as if he hadn’t already convinced himself, it seemed that she had more to offer him to try and sway his decision. With a breathy scoff, he couldn’t help but roll his eyes. “Are you trying to make me jealous?” He rumbled, meeting her emerald gaze that obviously glinted with mirth. Aresenn’s amusement was subtle but present all the same. He maintained a playfully narrowed stare for a few more moments before steering his attention inward. As he slowed to a stop at her side, he gently shrugged off the bag over his head- allowing it to gently fall to the ground. Taking a few staggered steps away before tucking a hip to the ground, and flopping to a reclined position. Flexing his toes and stretching his limbs, he stifled a yawn before blinking open his amber gaze and finding Absinth once more.

Aresenn hesitated a moment, looking her over before clearing his voice to continue. “Go on then. Tell me about this girl you kissed.” There was something akin to mock exasperation in his tone, but he was genuinely curious. He wouldn’t pry for details about her life, but anything she was willing to offer, he was ready to accept.

"Aresenn Praetor"