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She remains blanched in embarrassment at my words of wisdom, her retort an admission of shame as I nod. It happens to the best of us. I reassure her with a small smirk. She seems mezmerised by how big I am, her eyes looking me up and down. I don't mind the attention, I just remember to keep myself relaxed as possible so I don't look intimidating. I know how to do that, easy. It's trying to make myself look approachable that's the challenge. I'm used to talking to tough males, males who would jump me the second I turn my back so I have to bully them with my body language, make them fear me whether it be by tooth or just non-verbal cues. To make Micteca tell me what I want to know, I'm going to have to go in a whole new direction. She needs to feel comfortable, needs to feel like she can confide in me. I would never turn on her. I'm on Amir's side here, even if he doesn't know it yet. I'm going to get as much evidence as possible to take Vague down and I'll make sure to get my teeth sunk in a time to two. She starts off when the sky fell on that tragic day. I try not to flinch though internally I'm grieving over the loss of my children still. Apparently Amir saved her and started taking care of her. It makes sense since he had a sister that died thanks to Vague and it tore him up inside. Perhaps he thinks of Micteca as a replacement. I always knew he had a caring side. He fell for Bluejay, after all. I wonder what's become of the two of them. I hope they're still making amends. She pauses and then goes on, telling me how sad Amir was over what he did and how he wanted to make up for it. I could see that plain as day on his face the first day we met after our confrontation at Trenus. It's good to know that I was right about his personality but I still need to know more. I need something more specific. Did he ever mention things about a wolf named Vague? I wait to gauge her reaction before I go on in gentle reassurance. You may ask why I need to know this. I'm trying to build a case for Amir's defense. I'm trying to get his honor back but I'm going to need information, information that you have. Your help means a lot to me. My eyes glint with genuine appreciation, wanting her to know that I'm a friend. |