Murdoc was in his Noble form, making it easier for him to check on the others with little notice. His first stop had been Antonis but couldn't speak with him. Debalora insisted on staying with him the entire time. Later he checked on Carvahall to see what the soldier was doing, also wondering where that other one went. Aidan had mentioned he left to chase after the two horsemen. In the darkness, he watched Tamil enter the town alone from afar. On the small hill he sat overlooking the town, Murdoc lowered his head sadly. It was just as well...

Standing up, Murdoc turned, walking towards where Aidan sat, leaning against a tree staring out distantly.

"Tamil returned alone..." Murdoc reported, coming to a sit next to Aidan, hearing a gentle sigh from him.

"I didn't want to believe my instincts." Aidan said, lowering his gaze to his lap.

"He can take care of himself." Murdoc tried, hoping for some form of optimism. All he got in response was a subtle nod.

They sat quietly, looking over the town like watchmen, each within his own thoughts.

"I have a feeling things will work for both Voltrick and Gordan..." the cat commented who eyed the building the two stayed in. Murdoc shared the gaze before he propped himself up, moving himself to lay in Aidan's lap, the side of his head pressed against Aidan's stomach comfortably. The feral would then let out a calm sigh, lowering it's eyelids lazily as he felt Aidan's hand begin stroking his ear.

"Yes...though challenging with their personalities."

Aidan smirked as he recalled the tempers of the two tigers. "They are stubborn."

"So are you." Murdoc said before wincing, feeling his ear pulled.

"I could blame someone for that." Aidan frowned as he eyed Murdoc, who lowered his ears, trying to escape his gaze by pressing into Aidan's lap. "But...It's good to have you back."

Murdoc relaxed after this was said, settling himself calmly as he stared forward, thinking to himself.

"Voltrick and I are finally accepted..." Murdoc spoke silently, lowering his brow, "But at what cost?"

Aidan frowned, looking back to the town as he thought of Brandon. "Things don't just happen without a reason. I have a feeling that something is going to happen."

"Let's hope that instinct of yours isn't for the worse."