[jinxchan6306]

Jinx waved from behind the tree. "Hello my fluffy antlered ally." She went back into hiding, watching Sei and Rain talk.

[Sei]

Just as he was getting comfortable with one being, another part-wolf-part-deer walked out from the woods and began to question them. He replied that he had happened to walk to this pond by accident, but that he would remember this place as one of the nicest chances he ever took.

"Who're you, may I ask?" He looked up at her, smiling curiously as someone popped out, said hello, and hid herself again.

Man, this secluded spot is anything but..., he thought to himself.

[Sadrain]

If honestly, Rain was starting to feel outnumbered. The nearby two, maybe even three, beings seemed to belong to the opposite camp and how much of the peaceful attitude was fake and how much real, she could not tell without using magic that could alarm them all. She reminded her self that if needed, she would manage to leave fast enough, though.

With that thought, Rain answered to the stranger's question peacefully. "I wanted to enjoy some peace and quiet, so my wanderings led me here." Not completely true, or more like only part of truth, but that was enough. "I hope I didn't bother any of you in any way. I should probably take my leave soon anyway," Rain added, shrugging casually as she finished the fruit half.

[Shenandoah]

"There is no trouble... as long as there is no harm," Shenandoah informed the seemingly antsy hominoid she-cat. "I am Shenandoah." At this, she laid a hand upon her breast and bowed slightly, keeping her head facing the woman as to not make her think she was charging her or some such. "A spirit of this wood with no ill intentions other than to guard my home from destruction."

[Sei]

He sensed that Rain was getting a bit nervous, but he tried his best to put off a good aura to calm her down. He shifted a bit, trying to get a more comfortable position against the tree. All of the sudden, a fruit fell and hit him on the head. "Ow...!" he said as he rubbed his head to relieve the slight pain. "I'm beginning to think that sitting under a tree isn't the best idea," he commented to no one in particular while he laughed quietly.

"What brings you here, Shenandoah?"

[Shenandoah]

"The water," spoke Shen with a nod to the rippling pool and the toppling water from above. She stepped over to the tiny stream cascading down to join the large river far below. "It makes a plesant noise... and many deer have found it to be safe haven against predators. I enjoy watching them as well." Kneeling and wrapping the bushy tail protruding from her hindquarters around her paws, she dipped one dark hand into the clear liquid, feeling the chill as the water saturated her glove.

[Sadrain]

"I wish no harm to the forest, Shenandoah," Rain answered honestly. Woods were her own favorite place to be and she wanted them always remain as such. At least she did not have to fear this being very much at the moment.

But while she had to stifle a chuckle when the fruit hit Sei, it didn't change the fact it was getting dangerous for her to remain here, plus, she had to return to the camp and see if Chamaros had let other leaders know of her rebellious talk. If there was any trouble ahead of her, she wanted to face it as soon as possible. It would be even worse if they found out that she left two, maybe even three divines alive, though, but... This was no battle field (not that it would matter for any of the Captains of General her self).

"Now I really must take my leave, so I bid you... all a good evening," she added and then stepped back, few moments later merging with the tree line and there using her powers to become invisible and leave the scene quickly and easily.

(I really gotta go, you see. x3 But it was fun rping with ya. <3 good night)

[Shenandoah]

Shenandoah watched her leave with amusement before returning her attention to the human. "Are you well enough? That fruit did fall quite rapidly."

[Espy]

While foraging for food, Espy's acute hearing caught the sounds of human voices. Curious as ever, she crept silently towards the source, which seemed to be a waterfall. As she neared a large clearing, she saw people on the banks of a huge lake. Not wanting to be immediately seen, Espy ascended a tree and perched on an overlooking branch.

[Shenandoah]

Hearing the noise from both a newcomer as well as the whisper of the tree the newcomer had just accended, Shenandoah looked away from the human and towards the side of the clearing that was now occupied. Listening intently, Shenandoah allowed this individual to choose his or her own moment to appear and prove their kindness, cruelty, or neutrality... which ever it may be.

[Espy]

Dammit. I've been seen, Espy thought in annoyance as she returned Shen's stare. She stepped off the branch and landed lightly on the ground in fox form, peering curiously from side to side.

[Shenandoah]

Shenandoah peered at the fox that dropped from the tree, curious as to what her intent was... for it was female, she could sense. "If you wish to drink, feel free." Her words were calm, soothing, and unthreatening. She did not show her teeth as she spoke, knowing it was a threat to those that were not human... or at least, not completely human. The forest spirit at that point chose to step to one side, impending the ability to get to the other in the clearing, but not to the point that the way to the water was impossible to get to.

[Espy]

The fox glided to the edge of the water, weaving between ankles and legs and landing on the bank, seeming reluctant to get her feet wet. Folding her wings, she lapped at the cool crisp water.

After a few moments, she turned her red piercing gaze on the antlered being.

Who are you? she thought directly into the being's mind.

[Shenandoah]

"Just a guardian of this forest... a spirit..." Shen turned her gaze skyward and sighed. "And it is my time to leave now. Do not harm the other here... I would rather not have blood spilled in my forest."

[Espy]

You have no reason to worry.

The hoarse voice fell silent as the fox surveyed the others crowded around the lake, none of whom had seemed to notice the vixen. Backing away from the water's edge, she curled up into a tight ball and continued her observations.

[Sei]

Sei woke up with a start; for some reason, he had fallen asleep despite the echoing roar of the waterfall. All of the beings that he had met yesterday had vanished, and he felt lucky that he had survived the night intact. Not wanting to push his luck any further, he immediately got right up and dusted himself off.

He was starving, and his stomach growled for one more fruit, and with one deft swing, he pierced another fruit. Wow... I could live off of these things..., he thought. He sliced it in half and wrapped the second half up to have as a snack later. Taking a bite of the juicy fruit, he stepped back into the forest.