[Sadrain]

"Nor did I, but I suppose we can never know what Fate will write in his book," Rain said, crouching in more comfortable position on the branch. "And that is a nice feel to have, Sei. I think I can connect to it," she nodded, but added as an afterthought: "but I don't think either armies would love deserters."

"I..." the female was about to answer his question when another shifting of feet made her slip. With a loud gasp, she came tumbling down, but in last moment, managed to shift so that she landed semi-softly on all four. For a moment, Rain stayed like that, eyes wide in her face, but then slumped, bowing head and started laughing loudly. "I can't believe it happened," she gasped out between laughter.