Rhiv: a compromise? that might work. might. "And what would it be? 'We get to harass you and your son, but it's for safety?' What would make me agree to something like that?" he crosses his arms and taps his foot.
Salmook: he takes the biggest breath he can from within the ditch; and then he sighs. Salmook tucks himself back into hiding. "Pater just wants to make me happy." he's more thinking out loud than actually trying to keep the conversation.
(I hit the send button before I typed in Salmook's stuff, ack-)
(When the compromise was they’re both not that open to trust but they could both try-)
(Tseth could just correct Rhiv (and me but shut up))
(ye- I'll do that when I get home busy day sorry 💀)
(Buddy I don’t know who you are, but the only ones who get to poke this chat for responses are the ones who are actively in it so please don’t do that :)
Tseth: He shakes his head. “I think you misunderstood. Neither of us are inclined to trust each other, yes? I’m willing to make a compromise to trust you, if you will do the same in return. And I give my word that I would hold that agreement.”
Resh: He sighs. “I know, kiddo. I understand where he’s coming from. But it’s safer if we all stick together.” He looks at Salmook’s hiding spot. “It looks a little cramped in there. You okay?”
Salmook: he nods, and again, it's pretty hard to see. he backs into the ditch again. "I- I'm fine, I think."
Rhiv: he takes a moment to consider this, although he doesn't drop his guard anymore than he already has. his free hand twitches. he mumbles something to himself, thinking out loud. "I- ugh. Fine." he extends his free hand for a shake, but he decides against it. he's still not all that convinced that the others aren't up to something. at the very least, he's giving them a chance.
Tseth: He drops his hands back to his side when Rhiv agrees. He gives him a short nod. "Thank you. This only has to be until we find our ways home. After that, we hopefully won't have to see each other again."
Resh: He nods. “If you say so.” He looks back up at the sky. It’s starting to get a bit late. “Damn, it’s been a lot longer than I thought.” I wonder what Juni’s doing right now. I hope she’s okay…
Parvus: He stares up at Rhiv with wide eyes, then trots in circles around Tseth.
Rhiv: his eyes are narrow, and he doesn't say anything more. he turns and leads the way off in the direction Salmook went, keeping an eye on Tseth as he walks. Rhiv isn't exactly sure how far Salmook's gotten, but he's just a kid, so it can't be too far.
Salmook: he peeks out to see as much sky as he can from the ditch. the sky is starting to change colors - the beginnings of sunset. he doesn't feel very tired despite walking all day. huh.
Tseth: He follows next to Rhiv, keeping a good distance as they walk. He looks up at the sky through the trees. Sunset already? Interesting.
Parvus: He chitters and follows after Tseth and Rhiv, staying close to Tseth.
Rhiv: he walks in silence until both he and Tseth are a decent way into the forest again. he stops in place, looking around. "Doubt that he's far…" he's talking to himself more than Tseth, really. he looks to the sky and brings his hands to his mouth. Rhiv starts whistling a foreign birdcall - an "all clear" signal between him and Salmook.
Salmook: he's daydreaming, unsure of what to say to Resh. he's ripped from his thoughts by a familiar sound - Pater! he wriggles out of his hiding spot. it's an effort, and his boot comes loose, but Salmook puts it back on with new energy. "That's Pater!"
Tseth: He looks over at Rhiv when he makes the birdcall. He decides not to ask questions about it. Probably calling Salmook, as nothing else here would respond to it.
Resh: He looks up when he hears the birdcall. “…Interesting. I just whistled.” He seems to be talking to himself.
Parvus: He looks up at Rhiv, then awkwardly tries to mimic the call.
Rhiv: he repeats the call a second time. alright, maybe Salmook got a little further than he'd thought. Rhiv starts tapping his foot - ouch. he glares at Parvus for a beat. scaly rat. Rhiv rolls his eyes and looks away.
Salmook: he hurries towards Rhiv, stumbling over some roots and stones, yet generally keeping his balance. "Pater!" how far away even is he?
Tseth: He crouches down to Parvus, speaking to him in a tone Rhiv wouldn’t be able to listen. “He’ll warm up eventually. As long as you don’t bother him.” That’s more of a warning than a statement of fact.
Parvus: He huffs at Rhiv, then looks up at Tseth. He blinks a few times, then chitters in agreement.
Resh: He stands up and quietly starts following Salmook.
Salmook: he comes crashing out of a bush and nearly tackles Rhiv to the ground. "Pater!" his excitement is turned to confusion as he notices Tseth and Parvus still with him. he tilts his head at his pater.
Rhiv: he's about to repeat the call for a third time when Salmook slams into him. he staggers back before he's pulled into a hug. stars above, he's too old for this. Rhiv stands as Salmook releases him, and he catches his son's strange looks towards Tseth. "Not important. Let's go."
(not Rhiv completely disregarding Resh-)
(Oh no what a shame,,,,,,,,,,,,)
(cough anyway)
Tseth: He looks at Salmook and Resh as they come back. Good. He stands up, and starts heading in the direction they came.
Parvus: He squawks happily at Salmook and Resh, then climbs up to Resh’s shoulder and bats his face lightly.
Resh: He looks over at Parvus and puts his hand in between the little dragon and his face, letting Parvus’s front feet catch on his hand. “No.” He quickly follows Tseth, not bothering to take Parvus off his shoulder.
