disclaimer: i do not own eragon.
He found Roran in the barn.
The other boy hadn't noticed anything yet. Eragon kept silent with a small grin as he sneaked up on the older boy. He could hear strange sounds but ultimately ignored it.
He climbed the ladder, crept up to his side, and—
"Bah!" he yelled, jumping onto the boy.
Roran jumped near a foot in the air out of his skin. Impressive considering he was lying down.
"Eragon!" Roran roared indignantly.
Eragon snickered uncontrollably. "You should be paying attention," he scolded the older boy. Eragon has told him numerous times to remain vigilant of his surroundings.
Roran didn't answer.
Eragon tilted his head, eyes roving over the streaks of liquid on his face. "What is it?"
Roran turned away from him and resumed lying down.
Eragon frowned. "Roran?"
He was ignored.
Thick eyebrows furrowed.