She bows to no one.
Thal turned as the man spoke and indicated the tree. Looking closely, she could see the sharp lines that lacked the usual variance made by animal claws. They were obviously man-made and it was understandable why he assumed daggers. She nodded in agreement before surveying the surrounding trunks. A short distance away, there was another set of markings.
She pointed at the next tree and started walking towards it. If she had to guess, they were looking at a secret system of rudimentary notches leading to an undisclosed location. Perhaps a base? Or a hideout? Or a stash? Whatever hid at the end of the path was almost guaranteed to be what they sought. Thal smiled under her scarf in satisfaction.
Picking through the trees, she didn't wait for the man to catch up. She had a mission to complete with or without his help. As each set of markings were passed, Thal began to notice that the pines and foliage under foot were forming a subtle path. They were packed with what she suspected were others' frequent traveling. It appeared that they were getting close to their destination. Her hand came up to signal their proximity. She slowed her approach, monitoring for signs of enemies.
She pointed at the next tree and started walking towards it. If she had to guess, they were looking at a secret system of rudimentary notches leading to an undisclosed location. Perhaps a base? Or a hideout? Or a stash? Whatever hid at the end of the path was almost guaranteed to be what they sought. Thal smiled under her scarf in satisfaction.
Picking through the trees, she didn't wait for the man to catch up. She had a mission to complete with or without his help. As each set of markings were passed, Thal began to notice that the pines and foliage under foot were forming a subtle path. They were packed with what she suspected were others' frequent traveling. It appeared that they were getting close to their destination. Her hand came up to signal their proximity. She slowed her approach, monitoring for signs of enemies.
Thalassa
