[ Caster's smile doesn't falter, but it freezes instead. A slight flutter of his wings is the only thing that signals his unease. That's not a reaction he expected, really— but it's just a brief moment.

This might have been aimed as a prank, a bit mean and one to earn a laugh. But genuine happiness, and gratitude? That's much better than anything. So maybe it's the Fae mood swing, or maybe it's just himself underneath the changes but Caster's expression softens at the view. A giant rat, hugging a boar. It looks like a good theme for a tale, really. ]

Now this very shape will protect your garden from the bite of winter. [ Kind of fitting if it's going to symbolize a guy who's a druid. ] If anyone dares to lay a finger on this statue, I will personally strangle them.

[ So guess that means the area under the boar protection is the safe space in warfare? Makes sense. ]