Hardly, Ianto hissed in the mind that was still doggedly persisting in speaking with - and following - him. More like acquaintances, and I don't plan to be thrown in the pit even by accident.
Which explained why the fox picked up speed, if anything, for once not following the forest's rules precisely in the hope that it would spit him out. Luckily enough, the things he had learned about the place in his time there proved true, and it was a very out of breath and panicked fox that bolted out of the Greatwood and into the vast, barren expanse before the scorch line of the barrier.
Once there he made no attempt to hide his dive into the long grasses, crouching low and still in an attempt to hide from his pursuers.
Which explained why the fox picked up speed, if anything, for once not following the forest's rules precisely in the hope that it would spit him out. Luckily enough, the things he had learned about the place in his time there proved true, and it was a very out of breath and panicked fox that bolted out of the Greatwood and into the vast, barren expanse before the scorch line of the barrier.
Once there he made no attempt to hide his dive into the long grasses, crouching low and still in an attempt to hide from his pursuers.
