3/12/2026, 11:01 PM
innately suspicious, this flattering man who suddenly offered gifts. she watched in solemn silence as he turned out blooms, dust-green leaves, small white bones, and -- that last, a piece of rock which looked hewn from muscle.
that, abruptly, agrippina coveted above all else, and stilled her face lest this man see. closer, he was even more striking for those scars, which did not quite fit her idea of how a hunter might appear.
a smile. she did not move to take that piece of pretty earth.
but a smile played across the roman's mouth. his confidence was charming, his direct nature a refreshing interest to a woman grown lonely.
that, abruptly, agrippina coveted above all else, and stilled her face lest this man see. closer, he was even more striking for those scars, which did not quite fit her idea of how a hunter might appear.
a smile. she did not move to take that piece of pretty earth.
what is a seal hunter? and what do you want for it?asked the northfall woman instead, gesturing with a graceful paw toward the stone. everything had a price -- she would not be caught beholden.
but a smile played across the roman's mouth. his confidence was charming, his direct nature a refreshing interest to a woman grown lonely.