"It was very boring," they admit with a shrug. "...and there were birds."Who knew you could say 'birds' with the same level of disgust as 'maggot-eaten rotted body parts'? Shale's stance on the creatures is quite clear.

Still... the elf was really cheery and sweet and odd and they're honestly not sure where to place her at all. Maybe they liked Merrill. Just a little. For now.

"Does it wish to own me and make me carry it when its feet are tired? No? Then it is not bothering me." Oh look, Merrill is not bothering them. Amazing!