[Geir stops in bafflement. it didn't really occur to him till now, even with the shadows running away ahead, that whatever is going on in here might be afraid of him.

what does Vern have to fear from Geir, even unconsciously in his deepest dreams? the idea makes him thoroughly uncomfortable. surely... surely there's something else going on. he hunkers low, suddenly invested in making his scaly, predatory length less threatening.]

Hello...?