Deceptive Appearances (Lunafang)

[Sahashnasim]

Day 1, Summer 512 Nasim had set up camp on the outskirts of Sunberth. A fire wasn't necessary on a warm evening like this. He had tied his horse, Emergency Food, to a tree and settled down to relax in his human form. This close to a city, it was not wise to advertise his true nature as a Viper Dhani. Far better to seem like a wayward, eccentric traveler. He hated eating like a human. All the chewing and small bites made taking a meal a chore. Far better to swallow his food whole, savor the taste as he swallowed it and then let it digest. But he had a disguise to maintain so he pulled out a piece of hard bread and chewed on it. And chewed on it. "You're lucky you carry my things! Otherwise, you'd be on the menu!" he said to the horse. Yes, he was just an eccentric, harmless traveler who was not sporting three different blades and a deadly secret identity.