Ein nodded, dismissing the idea. "Yeah. Just my eyes playing tricks on me."
But then Vander stood straight, his attention riveted on the cave mouth as he caught a scent he didn't like. He stepped between them and the opening and released a low growl. Lightning flashed, briefly revealing a large creature, but it was no chicken. It was more akin to a wyvern, though with the head of a rooster.
"Or perhaps they weren't..." Ein said quietly, tensing. He put a hand on Vander to shush him. Maybe it won't notice them.