Between a rock and a hard place

After leaving Larimar, Valderik left the stable.

He was about to ask Itziar to show him the way to her tent, however, he bumped into an unwelcome person at the exit.

"Great Hilmir, what brings you here?" Valderik put a hand to his forehead and crossed his fingers, paying his respects to Duman who was waiting outside.

The ula's ears perked up, but the beast didn't budge an inch, to the point that it looked more like an ornament on the general's uniform.

Duman accepted his greeting with a subtle smile plastered on his face, pretending that his instigating words from earlier had never happened.

"My tent is in this direction," he explained, pointing with his thumb to his left.