[ His voice was pleasantly surprised. He hooked an arm around Cain's middle and squeezed, briefly and for no reason, before he let go, pulling away. ]
In my homeland, they're a nuisance along the road, for the most part — a danger to traveling merchants unwilling to pay a sellsword or two — but now and again some noble child endeavors to raise one as a pet, and even the hardest heart would needs admit they're lovely creatures. Not friendly, I would say, but loyal enough, and less fearsome when they've not been half-starved.
[ He picked up his armor as he spoke, shaking off each piece before he tucked it in the crook of his arm. ]
Shall we meet your contact by the edge of the wood?
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[ His voice was pleasantly surprised. He hooked an arm around Cain's middle and squeezed, briefly and for no reason, before he let go, pulling away. ]
In my homeland, they're a nuisance along the road, for the most part — a danger to traveling merchants unwilling to pay a sellsword or two — but now and again some noble child endeavors to raise one as a pet, and even the hardest heart would needs admit they're lovely creatures. Not friendly, I would say, but loyal enough, and less fearsome when they've not been half-starved.
[ He picked up his armor as he spoke, shaking off each piece before he tucked it in the crook of his arm. ]
Shall we meet your contact by the edge of the wood?