Boreal had stayed outside, not wanting to be stuck underground when her natural environment was the sky. She crooned encouragement as the boys and Lilly emerged from the tunnel and flapped up higher into the canopy when Tal shot her an image of what he wanted from her.
Running beside Sah and Lilly, Tal kept pace through the thick undergrowth of the Oerwoud. He was starting to gasp for breath when they slowed and he trotted to a halt, leaning against a tree and fending off a curious sentient vine with an irritated glare at the friendly foliage. "Yeah, at least I don't hear any roari--"
No sooner had he spoken than a roar reverberated through the jungle, startling smaller creatures to silence and sending several flocks of birds into flight. It was back the way they'd come from and Tal tensed for a moment, tilting his head to listen. After a few seconds another roar sounded from a little farther away and the courier relaxed with a grin. "Wherever he's goin', it's not after us. Thanks, Jester. Y'kept it from bein' too boring!" With a grin he nudged the hunter with his elbow, then took the time to carefully store the jar of drippings in his Bag.
Soon after Boreal rejoined them to much fussing and treats from Tal (for both companions) and the Halovians were able to begin the long walk home.
At least until they reached a certain Bridge...
~Fin~
Running beside Sah and Lilly, Tal kept pace through the thick undergrowth of the Oerwoud. He was starting to gasp for breath when they slowed and he trotted to a halt, leaning against a tree and fending off a curious sentient vine with an irritated glare at the friendly foliage. "Yeah, at least I don't hear any roari--"
No sooner had he spoken than a roar reverberated through the jungle, startling smaller creatures to silence and sending several flocks of birds into flight. It was back the way they'd come from and Tal tensed for a moment, tilting his head to listen. After a few seconds another roar sounded from a little farther away and the courier relaxed with a grin. "Wherever he's goin', it's not after us. Thanks, Jester. Y'kept it from bein' too boring!" With a grin he nudged the hunter with his elbow, then took the time to carefully store the jar of drippings in his Bag.
Soon after Boreal rejoined them to much fussing and treats from Tal (for both companions) and the Halovians were able to begin the long walk home.
At least until they reached a certain Bridge...
~Fin~
