Contest of Wills

Later that evening, the sky was clear with a moon that hung too low, overhearing secrets of the quiet beings. Ravenor stood at the edge of the eastern ridge, his figure wreathed in the subtle moonlight. His pitch-black eyes scanned the surroundings with a predator's stillness, his senses taut and unyielding. Somewhere out here, amidst the whispers of the wind and the echo of rustling leaves, someone waited.

And Ravenor knew about it.

He had to wait for the person to show themselves although he had an idea that he wouldn't be surprised.

He didn't have to wait long.

"Well, if it isn't my little brother," came a smooth, mocking voice. Drystan emerged from behind, his cloak trailing like spilled ink, his smirk cutting through the chill.