Juran-Selth's appearance did not lower Janius' guard at first. The man's tattoos marked him as a measure more skilled than his subordinates were, but his authority spoke for itself. Only the Master-Hunter approached them did Janius put himself at ease.

He looked over his shoulder at Julan and Kaleeth, checking them and letting them speak for themselves first. Only once they were okay did Janius speak to Juran. [i]"I am fine."[/i] He swallowed. [i]"Juran-Selth? We were just looking for you. I do not believe we have met before."[/i]

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Rhazii put on a strong, if dour, face and looked ahead. "I can conjure a bound sword but not yet one that's quite the size I usually use. I can't get a bound bow right all the time. Maybe with a few minutes I can conjure one."

He pursued his lips. His ears had not lifted since the topic started. "Can we at least hunt transformed afterwards? I was looking forward to that."