[ When working, Geralt often goes alone. On the rare occasions he takes company, it's been Dean, Ciri. Jaskier. Before that, his brothers—Lambert, usually, or Eskel. None of whom bring much gravity to the situation. Dion's grim determination is...different.
His gaze flicks from one side to the other. He takes a cautious step forward, avoiding the twig on the ground. He can hear them. Hooves that crunch in the snow, but also—a wet noise as he draws closer. The squelch of torn meat.
They're feasting.
At the edge of the clearing, he stops short. The pack mills about in the distance. How well can Dion see through the darkness? Well enough to spot the dark red blood soaking into the powdered white? At the very least, he should be able to spot four pairs of illuminated eyes.
Geralt drops into a crouch behind the brush. Is it worth confronting them? These creatures are in their territory. Whoever they've caught for dinner, it's too late to save it. It won't be difficult for the wagon to move past unnoticed while the pack is preoccupied with its meal. But theirs is not the only transport that needs to go through this road.
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His gaze flicks from one side to the other. He takes a cautious step forward, avoiding the twig on the ground. He can hear them. Hooves that crunch in the snow, but also—a wet noise as he draws closer. The squelch of torn meat.
They're feasting.
At the edge of the clearing, he stops short. The pack mills about in the distance. How well can Dion see through the darkness? Well enough to spot the dark red blood soaking into the powdered white? At the very least, he should be able to spot four pairs of illuminated eyes.
Geralt drops into a crouch behind the brush. Is it worth confronting them? These creatures are in their territory. Whoever they've caught for dinner, it's too late to save it. It won't be difficult for the wagon to move past unnoticed while the pack is preoccupied with its meal. But theirs is not the only transport that needs to go through this road.
He sighs. Here they are, then. ]
Watch the teeth. Do not stand behind them.