[Being a perma-leopard has helped Lyncis' blood cravings, but it's yet to make any decent dent on his mentality, which has been trapped in a cycle of self-resentment since he attacked Argus. That stupid dream with shadow!Argus hadn't helped either. He feels less of a danger to Barghest now, but can he really remain a leopard forever? The Caregiver had been unsure about how much time Lyncis needed.
So today finds Lyncis studying himself in the portion of the river closest to the abandoned town.]
So today finds Lyncis studying himself in the portion of the river closest to the abandoned town.]