The Western Wilds

Halime nodded, asking Ella, "Do you want to come with me?"

The half-elf nodded in agreement, rising from her seat, and the energetic redhead, accompanied by her Drakeling, bounced beside Ella and Halime.

It resembled a tiny red and black wyvern the size of a crow who was just as energetic as the redhead.

His knowledge about them was limited, understanding them to be ambush hunters specializing in capturing small birds and ground-dwelling creatures.

Archer chuckled at the lively display before they hurried off. Turning his attention to Hemera and Leira, engrossed in their reading, he decided not to disturb them.

Instead, he refocused on the snake, inquiring, "What are you? Why does the human call you a Nightfang?"

A girl's voice echoed in response, "They are our cousins. We look alike, but there are differences."

He grinned before asking another question, "Why are you coiled around my neck? Are you not afraid?"