[PQ] Into the Woods Without Delay

Caiside had been wandering the forest for what felt like days, searching for something familiar. After his ordeal with... spirits, or fairies, or whatever it was, he was off kilter. At first, he had thought he was back home, but after the initial shock had worn off, he’d realized that couldn’t be true. There were no forests like this in the Hallowed Grounds, though Caiside was certain someone had mentioned a great forest to him. Jigano perhaps? Though that would have to mean he was outside the barrier, and that couldn’t possibly be right. Something cut through his confusion, a smell, or sound picked up by his elk senses, and he froze, ears swivelling in an attempt to find the disturbance again. The soft croak of a raven caught his attention, gave him a direction to head in. Picking his way carefully through the underbrush, Caiside came upon the strangest assembly he’d ever seen. A fox, a huge cat, a large bird, and a thankfully familiar raven. I... am sorry to intrude. He pushed the thought out towards the group, his silent voice unsteady. Caiside wasn’t sure what else to say, if he was actually intruding or not, but politeness seemed the best approach when he wasn’t sure what he was dealing with. Caiside I have never been allowed to be Holy, I have never been forgiven for Wanting;