Fenris
Howling Tempest
Silvers introduction elicited a soft chuckle from the blond haired man. For a brief moment she reminded him of one of the curious teenagers he had met in the nearby village before being kidnapped; then she cheerfully mentioned cannibalism, shattering any form of comparison. Leonard's features grew more serious; a deer was one thing but a human? That was another matter altogether.
“I've never had it cooked before... Is it any good? I like it fresh... You should try it." As the shapeshifter spoke Leo began to understand how contrary their experiences had been. His entire life had revolved around learning to bend social tenets to his advantage while Silver was completely unbound by them; it was equal parts frightening and intriguing. There was a long moment of silence as the blonde merchant contemplated his next words with care.
“I'm glad we can be friends Silver. I really am, but as a friend I'd like to give you some advice. Admitting to having killed someone, another human, can put people on edge and nervous people do dangerous things. We all have our reasons...” the memory of sliding a blade between the mans ribs, eyes full of shock and betrayal slowly growing dull, came crashing back unbidden. “We just need to be cautious of who we share them with.” Then the edge of his lips curled into the ghost of his former smile, “You're refreshingly honest. Its a rare trait.”
It was just then that the cook had someone deliver his dish to their table, another pair of men hurrying by to retrieve what was left of the deer. Leonard's hunger which was nearly banished by the serious conversation quickly reignited as the scent of sizzling meat with a sweet hint of juniper berry reached his nose. After wolfing down a few bites Leo offered, “You might have made more than one friend today, the cook seems to have put some effort into preparing this. Maybe you try some of this now and I'll consider trying some of the 'fresher' stuff next time?” pushing the plate toward Silver.
After breakfast Leonard planned to explore the camp and some of the surrounding forest. Over breakfast he shared the suggestion with his newest comrade in arms. Silver might already have other obligations but her presence would be welcome should she choose to tag along.
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