The Cold Does Not Forgive

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The woman didn't seem to want to be bothered - and Chrysanthe would hold her ground a moment, staring at the woman and waiting for her reaction to her presence. She herself would not bristle, would not move until she was sure that she was not intitiating some sort of fight. Her tail remained near her legs, her eyes guarded but curious about this stranger and their work and workplace. It would seem that she chose the right words to speak, as the other woman would relax and... was that a smile? The alpha wasn't sure quite what she had gotten herself into - but it was clear this woman was a bit... complex in terms of her personality.


Normally the alpha would not make a deduction like that so quickly, but she was sobbing with what seemed to be joy. The words 'are you alright' were on the very tip of Chrysanthe's tongue, but she would hold them, as physically, this stranger seemed to be fine. She was happy(?) there was no reason to pull her down from that. The red faced woman would let her approach, although she watched her movements carefully. When the stranger bristled, she would back up a step, but as soon as the other had grown agitated it seemed that she would settle down again.


"A master of poison?" The opposite of a healer - she was not of an occupation that the alpha often came across. "I'm afraid I am ignorant to the art." She had heard of assassins and saboteur, but it was rare that they made her way to Valhalla. Perhaps having a connection to this woman would prove to be useful in the future? The woman was a peaceful one, and preferred her fights fair - but here lately she had enough enemies with enough deadly intention to consider underhanded schemes. "I wouldn't want to misuse your gift - would you mind telling me a bit about your children?" Knowledge was power - even if it was knowledge she would not use, being informed was not something that Chrysanthe would ever fight against. Besides, this woman seemed to have a passion for what she did - despite the apparent darkness that came with it. To know that a poison was deadly, one had to test it after all... but the woman would press forward for now and inquire a bit.