I can't control their fear, only my own.
Whether the labyrinth is a good hiding place or not, they're still left with the unfortunate circumstance of having to find the herb within. "Too bad neither of us have wings," he sighs, looking up at Sol with a bit of envy for his easier - and much less muddy - path.
But maybe Kai's onto something. Koa had been rightfully cautious of sentient plants, and they can't guarantee it won't strangle them to death if they try to cheat the system; but maybe up is still the right answer - wings or not. Taking in the towering walls, he's not sure the hedges are thick enough to withstand their weight. Still, he hums, considering the option amidst the others. "Hmm. It's worth a try."
He shrugs his shoulders and slides his sword into its scabbard to free his hands, clasping them in front as a step up. However, when Kai places his foot, Zavien suddenly jerks, losing his hold as something latches to his leg. "Wha-!" He stumbles away from the tangle of sticks that have moved from where they'd been half-submerged in the water, a strange numbness already starting in his calf.
But maybe Kai's onto something. Koa had been rightfully cautious of sentient plants, and they can't guarantee it won't strangle them to death if they try to cheat the system; but maybe up is still the right answer - wings or not. Taking in the towering walls, he's not sure the hedges are thick enough to withstand their weight. Still, he hums, considering the option amidst the others. "Hmm. It's worth a try."
He shrugs his shoulders and slides his sword into its scabbard to free his hands, clasping them in front as a step up. However, when Kai places his foot, Zavien suddenly jerks, losing his hold as something latches to his leg. "Wha-!" He stumbles away from the tangle of sticks that have moved from where they'd been half-submerged in the water, a strange numbness already starting in his calf.
Zavien
