Helix ran up the hill at full speed and walked past Masov and Salkey.
The two men looked as though they had seen a ghost.
He touched his neck and pulled out special herbs he got hunting.
The terrified Gryphon's eyes perked up, and it looked in Helix's direction.
Helix threw the herbs in front of the Gryphon.
It was a bundle that was a foot high and six inches across.
"Here you go. Maliko Root. Go on, take it." Helix coaxed with a gentle expression.
The two men watched the scene in disbelief.
The Gryphon instantly became gentle, and light tears welled in its eyes as it sniffed the roots.
"Go on. I have more. I'll let you covet some for later."
Helix wore a truly warm expression that baffled the men.
His partners ran up but approached respectfully and watched the scene with gentle gazes.
The Gryphon took the smallest nibble of the herbs, and more tears welled in its eyes.
It chewed them with a smile.