Exton

The buck steps from the woods, crossing the edge of the yard. Its antlers scrape along the bark of a large tree. It snorts, scenting a stranger in its woods and darts back into the trees. It crashes away, startling birds and small creatures. Ramji steps from the woods, pacing slowly along the side of the building. His fingertips trace along a board as images of Laila's pale moonlit skin slips through his mind.

He finds the door through which she had disappeared. Resting his hand against the door, he whispers, hoping the ears on the other side hear his words.

"*Ostalo dobro Laila. Ja ću biti promatranje do zore u svjetlo. Ne bojte Crni Gonič, koji će biti ovdje kad sam otišao. Obećajem da vas opet vidim."

He steps back, drifting back into the deeper shadows of the treeline. His dark silhouette becomes just another shadow as he settles down to watch and wait. A Hound settles to ground at his side. Sparing a glance, he murmurs to the Hound. "You're early."

It flicks its ears, resting its dragonlike muzzle on great paws, and closes pale red eyes. A heavy sigh huffs slowly out and the beast seems to sleep. Ramji smiles, his mind caressing Laila's pale flesh as his eyes scan the night.


*Rest well Laila. I will be watching until dawn's light. Do not fear the Black Hound who will be here when I am gone. I promise to see you again.