Shadows in the Wild

By the time they found a place to camp, the moons were high in the sky.

A rocky outcrop provided some shelter from the wind, and Argolaith quickly got to work starting a fire.

Kaelred collapsed onto the ground. "I'm not moving for the next ten hours."

Malakar raised an eyebrow. "You mean until something else tries to kill us?"

Kaelred groaned. "You just love ruining my optimism, don't you?"

Malakar smirked. "It's a hobby of mine."

Argolaith chuckled as he reached into his storage ring, pulling out some fresh meat and rare magic plants.

Kaelred glanced at him. "We're really doing this now?"

Argolaith grinned. "You think I'm fighting on an empty stomach? Not a chance."

Kaelred sighed. "Fine. Just make it quick."

Malakar sat back, watching them. "I do enjoy watching mortals cook. It's fascinating."

Kaelred muttered, "You're welcome to help, you know."

Malakar smirked. "No, no. This is far more amusing."