What Lurks in the Shadows?

Ravana emerged from the undergrowth, her sharp eyes instantly finding Sericea’s form. The sight of her sister, shivering and tense, ignited a fierce… something within her. She moved closer, her caramel and purple coat gleaming under the moonlight. “Seri,” Ravana's voice was a small and low, reassuring growl, “I’m here.” Her gaze softened as she nuzzled Sericea’s cheek, a gesture both comforting and possessive in many ways.

“We’re fine, I think.” The girl continued, her tone firm yet laced with a strange excitement. The thrill of the unknown, the lurking danger – it all invigorated her in ways she couldn’t quite understand. But seeing Sericea so fearful tempered her wild energy, if only slightly.

Ravana glanced in the direction her sister pointed, then back at the undergrowth, a defiant spark in her amethyst eyes. She wanted to go hunt down that damn stalker, that predator in the night…. but.

“All right,” She relented, though the thought of leaving the mysteries of the night unexplored gnawed at her. Still, she nudged Sericea, urging her to move as she trotted ahead. “We’ll make it back together. Or else I’ll leave you to the ravens, hmm?” A wicked smirk, one that was all play and promise.

At that, Ravana led the way, her senses alert for any sign of danger. She was not afraid, but the protective instinct for her sister overrode her curiosity for the moment.

[exit ravana]
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