The Lios Woman's Desperate Quest for Freedom and Protection The Fall of Paradise: Chapter Four Chapter Four: To Conquer with Kindness Avriel tiredly leaned back against the door and studied her new guest with curiosity. The Lios looked like a panther-headed woman with a short black pelt, she was dressed in a leather dress that was split up both sides, to allow freedom of movement, and belted at her waist. It hid most of her figure from view. She had hands with surprisingly delicate claw fingers and a light dusting of fur across the backs of her hand and fingers, while the palms were unfurred and revealed that the Lios woman was pale skinned under her black fur. Her eyes were a greenish yellow and the pupil was opened huge to catch the dim light in the cavern and they reflected it back light twin lanterns in the darkness as she studied Avriel in return. "Thank you, we owe you our lives," the woman said tilting her head back. Avriel nodded to her but when Sidney continued she started in surprise. "To tilt back the head and expose the throat is a sign of submission and trust. She is accepting you as more dominant then her," Sidney explained. "What does that mean exactly," she asked Sidney. "Basically it means your in charge and she will follow your orders, however it also means she will look to you for protection," Sidney explained and Avriel sighed and let her eyes go back to the Lios. "What is your name," Avriel asked. …and then things took a turn
