and i knew from the first note played

This is a state of grace
This is the worthwhile fight

Despite their easy camaraderie, Lyra recalls that they really don't know much about one another, and this is the perfect time to remedy that. She follows the Ancient out, carrying her hiking backpack with various travel essentials. After all, especially with the way the woods here change, it can never hurt to be too prepared.

"I'm a search and rescue responder back home," Lyra says, keeping up easily as they stride down the trail and towards the village square. "Mostly I see water rescues in Torchline. I've always wanted to branch out my training, though. The woods are very different than beaches." The village springs up around them, all buildings built into trees and whatnot. "What about you? What do you do?"

Love is a ruthless game
Unless you play it good and right

Lyra