Thread: An Unlikely Duo (DareToDream & RetroWitchcraft)

Kaevon waited and watched, his gaze riveted to his companions face, studying it carefully. He knew his proposal made sense to his own ears but might not to hers, especially after hed brought god knows what into her lair, ruining it for a while, if not forever. That she was clearly more than she appeared, and most likely riff raff of the illegal kind, didnt escape his attention but he didnt care. Although hed never been in the forest before, he most definitely knew its reputation anyone traveling in these parts knew since knowledge of its existence traversed many leagues. Every since magic had returned to the world, it had not affected just humans many animals had also been transformed as a result of the ambient energy now soaking the world and in many cases, the transformation resulted in rather unique beastly creations. The forest was not a safe place for anyone alone so two would stand a better chance of survival. Nervousness moved through his veins, causing his muscles to twitch while he waited, his ears capturing every little sound he heard. When she finally spoke the words that he longed to hear, his eyes widened with both shock and surprise, noting the vehemence in her voice as she talked about the man that was most likely leading the crowd that was chasing him. Spitting when she was done, he watched as she did something weird next, kicking dirt over the white blotch of fluid on the ground. His eyes narrowed for a second and then it dawned on him she was covering any physical sign of their presence....well, anything other than the footprints and flattened ground from their feet at least. A smart move, for what little it might do his suspicion that she was more than she seemed was reinforced by the simple gesture also. Nodding, he finally spoke, keeping his voice low. Good. I think its a smart move, sticking together. Something tells me well need each others help before this is all over. He glanced away then, surveying the forest one more time. Hearing her next comment, he fell into step behind her as she moved off. I take it you know the leader of that posse that was after me? he finally asked after some moments of silence. I couldnt help noticing your reaction. Theres bad blood there. Im guessing you make your living on the wrong side of the law but that reaction, it wasnt the result of professional conflicts. No, that reaction was all personal. Although Kaevon could seem like an idiot at times, he was far from it. One of his greatest non-magical skills was the power of observation and reading body language and people. There was something between his companion and that man, something bad. It was really none of his business of course but if he was going to be traveling with her, he needed to know all that he faced. If theres something I need to know, I trust youll tell me in due time. Otherwise, your life is your life. Ive no room to judge given my tendency to move from place to place with no real purpose in life. While he talked, his eyes stayed glued to the ground, being careful where he stepped but a sound off to the side drew his attention and his foot fell wrong, snapping a branch underfoot. The sound reverberated through the forest, echoing off the trees, and was answered with a sudden beastly roar. Oh shit he muttered softly.