Masurao resumed his walk as the Bleeder returned with his present. The Lucain noticed he was now carrying something shiny in his maw, which he said was his birthday present, though the lupine form learned that the Bleeder had just found it on his birthday, before meeting them. He remained silent, eyes, ears and nose working together to scent out those elusive creatures. The trio behind him were talking to one another, when Masurao realized he didn't even know the Bleeder's name.
"Do you have a name, Bleeder? My own is Masurao."
"Do you have a name, Bleeder? My own is Masurao."
~14~