Aurelion and Brynja, having exited the gate of the Silverfang Clan, walked side by side along the roads of the Upper District towards Roric's house.
Brynja was the first to break the silence. She turned her head slightly towards the small figure beside her. "You get along well with Clan Leader Viggo, Aurelion. He was quite... warm towards you."
"Yes, he was," he said curtly, no discernible emotion in his voice.
Brynja continued. "When you spoke of your friends... I understand why you came here instead of going to them, it was logical. But perhaps..." She paused "...perhaps you could have asked Clan Leader Viggo to help you. He seemed more than willing to assist."
Aurelion stopped. "Why would I ask such a thing of the Clan Leader?" he asked, a pure inquiry in his voice, as if Brynja was missing something very obvious.
Brynja was surprised. "Well... because your friends are involved and he..."
