Heidi
*From beneath the low canopy, Kynia could see very little of the sky. The treetops swayed gently in the ever-present breeze that rolled through Corol Ambo, the harpy raising her wings to feel it whip through her feathers. Despite the calm, she kept alert for those who hunted her kind, her needle-thin lance glinting between her wingspan.*

"Another failed petition for help... Mayhaps the next will do."
*She cooed to herself, disheartened by her first few attempts to gain assistance from the elven settlements dotted around the region. All seemed to reject her out of principal, something about a 'caretaker's tenets'...*
Dolores
*Nyxia was making her way to one of the local towns, her large body moving slowly but smoothly as she saw no reason to hurry. But upon hearing talking from nearby she looks over in the direction of it and allowed her serpentine eyes to shifts, seeing a small heat signature on the road. This should be fun. She slithers over surprisingly quietly for a woman her size and climbs one of the trees and peering down to see what was talking. A harpy? Hard to catch and their claws could be a problem but delicious none the less. But her words, what does she mean another? Curious. She then decided to speak out from the trees to satisfy her curiosity whilst leaving herself hidden.* "What are you doing little harpy? And why do you sound so sad when you talk about it?"
Heidi
*Kynia froze at the voice, her grip tightening around her concealed lance. It seemed her worst fear had been realised today... She slowly turned, her feather's bristling under her cloak as she prepared for what was to come. Her head craned up, keen eyes picking out the serpentine form between the branches easily.*
"A Lamia... What are you out here for? I am travelling, for the good of my flock."
*She chirped lowly, keeping her movements to a minimum despite her internal urge to run.*
Dolores
*Her eyes narrow in dissapointment as she had been spotted and lowered herself down, towering over the little harpy and resting a little too close for comfort she looked her body up and down as she spoke* "I am on my way to a nearby village as they have had trouble with some kind of disaster, i was reccomended as aid" *She then leans in tasting the air with her tongue* "But why don't you tell me more about your task?"
Heidi
*Every muscle in Kynia's body was tensed in this moment, poised for a quick leap and flight if necessary... But for now she kept cordial, meeting the lamia's gaze with a practiced confidence.*
"Recommended... You are not of a tribe, then? The name 'Icefang' means nothing to you? My task is to tour the civilised places, petition for assistance."
Dolores
"And it will never mean anything to me unless you tell me, after all i am on my way to help one of the villages right now. So with that in mind it might be quite lucky for you that i am here" *She says almost singing the words she spoke as her tongue continued to taste the air, though her self restraint was growing with each passing day... Luckily*
Heidi
*She paused, wincing slightly at the subtle flicks of Nyxia's tongue. Her interactions with Lamia previously had never gone smoothly - though that was often between opposing hunting parties.*
"What else would you need to know? I search for assistance... You mention a village... I will go looking there also. What help would a village need from a Lamia in Corol Ambo..."
Dolores
"Flooding, a lot of their houses have been damaged and destroyed, so they want me to go there and help clear the rubble whilst providing other aid. My venom can also numb the body and take away pain, not that they know that but it will likely help with healing" *She gently raises the tip of her tail meeting her wings and raising them slightly to have a look* "I'm sure they would like you there as well" *She says before returning her tail to where it was and giving Kynia a disarming smile* "Well, i think i can find something else to eat, would you like to come with me?"
Heidi
*While there was a small flinch at the notion of injecting venom into wounded elves to numb pain, Kynia found the Lamia's intentions to be pure - at least for now. The harpy would draw her arms inward as Nyxia touched her, the wings furling and wrapping around her torso. Her expression didn't soften, but her hostility was fading slowly.*
"...Alright. If I offer assistance, they may be willing to help me. Lead the way, I was a little lost anyway."
Dolores
*She smiles and raises the tip of her tail to boop the little harpy on the nose before closing her eyes and giggling softly before she turned and began to slither onwards down the path though she was surprised at the trust of the harpy, quicker than her other acquaintances* "What sort of help are you looking for?" *She asks making conversation and trying her best not to measure the harpy against her stomach. Most people tend to be nervous when she did that and perhaps it would be a good habit to think about changing*
Heidi
*Screwing her nose up at the contact, Kynia was only a little perturbed. She waved a wing dismissively, though her grave expression betrayed the deep worry she held.*
"In my dreams, the visions I am granted... I have seen calamity. Our ancestors speak of great danger upon the horizon, and our peoples must convene at least once if we are to avoid it. The help of the civilised folk was demanded, and so I shall deliver."
Dolores
"It sounds like you have a lot to do then" *She says offhandedly as they travel* "And what danger is this? How can the others help you?" *She asks curious as to the story and wanting to know more*
Heidi
"The spirits spoke of 'the coming storm'... But nothing beyond that. I have partook in communions since, but those ominous spirits do not reveal themselves..."
*The little harpy cooed, her gaze cast downward as she brooded. So far, she had been unsuccessful with the settlements in Corol Ambo - most elven caretakers sending her off with best wishes and little more. The path wound through the thick canopy, slowly thinning out as sunlight filtered through more and more. Kynia felt a relief as the sky revealed itself once more, the pair coming across a large clearing within the forest.*
Dolores
*The large predator woman continued to slither down the path through the clearing looking around at the scenery as they continued going* "It shouldn't be long before we reach the end of the forest, and then it's not much further after that" *She said before her eyes trailed back to the harpy. Her hunger still not fully surpressed* "Why did you stay instead of flying away?"
Heidi
"I am ambassador for my peoples. If I am to find this help, I will have to extend a hand to those who might have once bitten it off. Well, hand..."
*She returned simply, hesitating a moment and raising an unfurled wing. In the centre of the clearing, Kynia would look upwards, almost basking in the midday sun.*
"Your sort are predators, and would hunt the elves if possible. Does your tribe think differently? Or are you the only one giving charity?"
Dolores
"As far as i know we prefer to be alone or have seperate caves, there is no reason to come together often apart from knowledge, but we have little need of it, i know the place my friend lives but there aren't many of us that i know of, but we are predators so if we gathered together we would have to share meals, and i don't like that. Not to mention sharing mates... I like my mates to myself, although i often confuse mates for meals, might be why i'm not a mother yet. My friend has a similar problem, she hasn't learned to restrain herself like i have... Although that's only because of that silly human promising me a bountiful feast that the cities could provide... Which i still haven't tasted, i still think i should have just eaten her" *She says unabashed at her words a little empty headed at what she was saying, likely from her level of strength leading her to not think about what she should keep to herself*
Heidi
*The little harpy listened intently, her expression turning all sorts of disturbed by the suggestions of cannibalism and the like.*
"Hm... I suppose I'd only heard stories of Lamia from our hunters. They liked to exaggerate... Was this human the same person asking for this assistance? Corol Ambo has mainly grey elves, so it would be odd."
*She chittered a question, picking up on her story with a tilt of her head. The forest returned overhead, though far thinner in foliage than what they had passed.*
Dolores
"No no, she got me signed up with the mercenary place, they suggested i go to this town and give the people help. And yes your hunters do exaggerate quite often, but their taste makes up for it" *She says cheerfully seemingly not know the gravity of her words* "I haven't heard of grey elves, what are they like?" *She says as her mind caught up with the little harpies words and the thought of food was staved as a result*
Heidi
"Watch who you eat, Lamia. The civilised folk bring more than vengeance and steel when they lose one of their own."
*Far less a threat and more of a warning, Kynia cautioned Nyxia against such flights of appetite. She had slowly pieced together her lack of etiquette when it came to what was appropriate to say, and was tolerant of such mistakes - she had once made them as well, after all.*
"The grey elves are between drow and high elves in their nature. Keeping to themselves, but never turning away a visitor. They make good caretakers for these hills. Humans only come through as visitors..."
Dolores
"Oh yes, the soldiers that came to my home we're quite resistant, and had a lot of steel things... Though i knew to take them off before i ate them." *She says continuing along* "Wait, caretakers of the hills? The hills need looking after?" *She asks confused as she had never heard of the like*
Heidi
"Mm- I'm surprised they haven't hunted you more fervently, if so. As for caretakers... They maintain the forests and the hills. You have seen their patrols, no? They come to trade at times. I am told there is a place where the wilds are tamed by their caretakers, but here they are not. They simply live."
*The little harpy had began to squint at the distance, unsure of how much further they had to go. In the end, she was following the Lamia and expecting her to take the lead once they arrived - it was her presence they requested after all.*
"I have not told you my name, have I? I am Kynia, of the Faeplume."
Dolores
"Nyxia is what i'm called" *She says in response as they finally began to see their destination on the horizon* "There it is. Not long now" *She says pointing out towards it, but at the same time it had begun to grow dark, the sun beggining it's game of hide and seek behind the hills* "But we should rest for tonight, safer that way" *She says looking for a place to rest*
Heidi
"Nyxia. I will remember that, you are a friendly Lamia - there are few of you. As for shelter... You can climb trees, correct? The canopy is high, and the trees are large. There will be a few good branches to roost."
*Kynia suggested as they finished introductions, the harpy having half a mind to offer to shake her hand, but feared that she should snap at her in confusion. She approached one of the larger trees, scratching at the bark tentatively.*