Logan initially dismissed the creature, but his perspective shifted when it looked at him within the group with an intense look of curiosity—a gaze that hinted at intelligence. It was an admirable quality, one that Logan knew would make the creature invaluable in battle.
The ferret observed them for a few seconds before dashing forward, its behavior striking Logan as unusual. Wild creatures typically fought or fled when confronted, but this one seemed unafraid, even intrigued.
Moving with remarkable speed, its meter-long body darted between the ants, deftly avoiding their claws and jaws as it sniffed at them. It then turned its attention to the group, curiously smelling each person. It lingered near Isabel, circling her a few times before finally heading toward Silvia. The creature nudged its head against her hand, inviting her to pet it.
"Well, this is probably a first," Silvia said, scratching its neck lightly as the creature leaned into her touch.
