Afkon's grip on Raven loosened, allowing her to gulp in precious air. He turned to face Northern fully, his earlier confidence replaced by wary respect as he looked around his surroundings.
His eyes came back to rest on Northern, before turning to Raven.
"Is he your boyfriend? I'm offended, little bird."
Northern's face contorted with disgust as he heard his words.
"That girl owes me many favors, no doubt. But you, in particular, I am interested in."
Afkon finally abandoned Raven and fully turned to Northern.
"Who are you and what are you looking for?"
Northern whistled loudly, causing Afkon to look around warily once again.
A couple of seconds afterwards, a large beast ran towards them and finally stopped behind Northern.
It was so fearsome that Afkon's gaze scrutinized it for more than just a minute, not to talk of the light of caution hidden in the depth of his eyes.