Both the flying creature and the girl didn't look pleased at all, seeing Leon confirm by nodding repeatedly that he had indeed come through the portal she'd drawn on the ground.
She said something in her harsh, guttural language with a distinctly bitter expression on her face, speaking to her bird companion.
"Kresh vol mandor sikth. Vel'kresh sikara tor."
To which the massive creature responded by stomping one of its powerful feet on the ground with visible frustration.
BOOM!
The impact caused a slight tremor that rippled outward through the rocky terrain around them.
They're not happy about portal travelers. That's... concerning.
Next, the girl came closer to Leon suddenly and without warning, reaching out to grab his wrist firmly. He didn't feel any genuine hostility from the contact, so he allowed it without resistance, letting her take hold.
She started leading him somewhere with a clear purpose, pulling him along.
