David
It had been a few days since Aurelian departed from the Salvainian Empire, He had been traveling by horseback, all in awhile occasionally taking breaks at inns, though now he had lost his way in the wilderness having been irritated that he hadn't found his way out of the forest, he could feel the breeze touch his skin as he travels throughout aimlessly, but he stopped to admire the local fauna and wildlife, he simply got off his horse then got some rope out of his backpack and tied it to a tree nearby as well as tied it to the horse so it doesn't wander off, Aurelian hadn't had a good rest in awhile so he walked over to a tree and sat down as he puts his backpack down next to him, laid back as he looks at his equipment.
Peggy
*Not too far away, a Canifor found herself sitting relatively well perched atop the branch of tree. She sat stiff, feeling the gentle chilly breeze brush past her which was enough to cause her furs to stand on end. Juna could feel the branch swaying ever so slightly beneath, causing some feeling of distress with every creak it made.*"The trees are so thinly here..."*She'd whisper under her breath with a tone of seeming disappointment.

Juna had decided to come out today in hopes of giving the forest another chance with the impending winter, leaving Jace behind for the time being so that she could at least scope out the area without the risk of him attacking someone in the process. It pained her, especially now with her little success in finding a good place to hunt, but she has to at least try lest she allowed Winter to send her into hibernation. 


Juna's eyes casted to the side, coming to spot the man tying his horse up and finding a tree to sit down at. Another inhabitant? With a horse it seemed. Oh why did it have to be a horse? The thoughts ran through her mind. She considered hopping down and moving on before they could notice her, though the last thing she'd want to do was make any sudden movements and spook the horse or the seemingly irritable man. It seems she was stuck in the branch for the time being, but luckily enough she was well apt to blend in so long as she didn't move. That she could handle, though the tree was another story. The moment made her think back to a conversation she once had to a Macen back in Ombu. Perhaps she could do the same now even in the lack coverage with camouflage on her side.*"Hello..."*She'd say in a relatively soft voice.*
David
Aurelian jumped in surprise being lost in the forest is one thing but having another person in the same place as him, and they seem to be hiding, having heard a soft "Hello" From a unfamiliar female voice, he looked around to see where the voice came from but alas he couldn't see them, he stood up, sighed and began to speak "What do you want?" He tried to sound not too aggressive but considering that he was irritable it probably came out the wrong way, he didn't exactly want to hurt anyone at the moment or really talk in general, a symptom of his childhood. 
 Though as stubborn as he is, he won't refuse help when he needs it, though the strange part is that he didn't even hear her moving in the slightest, it is like she isn't even there, or at least that is what he thought.
Peggy
*Juna went silent, trying not to feel taken aback by his words. She considered his question. What did she want? The Canifor was not quite sure herself. She supposed if she personally asked the question she'd say a more viable forest. Maybe even some safety from the strangeness of the things that's happened whenever she's passed through the wild life around here. Nothing like Salvania, she could say that.*"Some help..."*She'd whisper, trying to keep it as cryptic as possible. It was mostly out of her trying to buy herself some time to think, any time really while she made sure to not reveal to much with her words. She looked the man over. He seemed as if he could handle himself in a fight. Then again, that could be said for many. Juna should be careful to not get on his bad side. After all, it wasn't like she had Jace to protect her now.*
David
From the sound of things this person didn't sound so sure of herself, maybe he probably scared her from the way he reacted none of the less, he certainly had made her somewhat silent, he hadn't been attacked because the person in question would've done so, but to his surprise he heard her voice again though it is barely in a whisper "Some help..." He raised an eyebrow at the phrasing whatever this person needs help with should've shown themselves at the least "Perhaps... I could get hired..." He muttered to himself, his hand clearly on his scruffy beard, "What do you need help with exactly?" He asked with a tone of curiosity, clearly trying to look at where this stranger could be hiding.
Peggy
*Her ears remained still, threatening to turn in the direction of his words as the sound managed to travel towards them clear as anything else with her hearing. He was looking to get hired? Oh dear, what was she getting herself into? Maybe she can make something up, or come up with something or... No she simply had to keep it simple.*"Finding the forest."*Why did she say that? They were in the forest. If she could silently curse herself for the idiotic response without it being heard she'd have done so, but now it was too late to take it back. Some huntress she would have seemed to be, unable to find a forest even if she was sitting right on top of it. Quite literally actually. She was at least glad he couldn't see her right now, perhaps if she could get away in time she'd never have to live down that shame.*
David
"Finding the forest" Is what Aurelian heard, he certainly is glad to be not too judging but he thought that maybe she didn't require his services at all, he simply sighed "Do, I really... Look scary?" He asked himself in a low voice, "Listen, stranger I don't know, what your true intention is but... My weapons are sheathed and I intend to not tell you any more than that." He gives up on trying to find this mysterious person and instead just sits down on the ground, he tries to not pressure her even more than he already has, this person is probably not fond of strangers to much he thought to himself.
Peggy
*Seeing the man moving away to sit back down at least filled her with some relief in not having to focus on her involuntary movements. She could hear every word he spoke, sounds of defeat maybe even a bit of annoyance. Perhaps he had given up on her which, if she did actually need his help, this would be quite disappointing. Maybe she can work with that, after all he knew nothing of her. Right?*"You misunderstand me..."*She'd say, trying to make her tone sound more saddening than the typical shyness it carried. It was at least half true. He didn't seem the best at reading emotion, but thoughts, he seemed to be more on point. She was not afraid, but in thinking he was a threat she was at least cautious with him, especially with the strange happenings of this forest. Strange happenings... She wondered.*
David
Wait did I make her upset? He thought to himself Aurelian hadn't been the best at reading emotions straight away he was more of an observant person though there isn't much to observe since the stranger is hiding from him, the only way he could do so was by hearing someone speak, he probably made a bad first impression, his thoughts racing around his head to try to make him not sound like he didn't want her around, he doesn't know if he could trust her just yet but having to talk to someone is better than thinking to oneself then begins to speak "Perhaps, I was a little too rude, I certainly had a rough journey coming to Lymia, if you just wanted to speak with me, you should've said so, how about I tell you my name?" He asks to see if the stranger would be interested in hearing it.
Peggy
*At least he seemed to have some kindness in him, it was better than most. With him asking her if he could tell her his name. She thought on it for a moment. Sure she could just say yes, though his sudden thinking of her needing small talk left her thinking that maybe giving a whole introduction wouldn't be the best for her. After all he may simply ask her name next and she couldn't live with that floating around if he'd ever come to find her walking about.*"Names are very powerful... Are you sure you want to entrust me with it...?"*She asked cryptically. It was one thing she learned with hanging around wolves for a year now. Names are what brings one's attention. You say their name, they turn their head. You call their name, they come running. Not much of a difference it seems with other people. After all they'd do the same, albeit with more uncertainty.*
David
He pondered that question for a moment, he knew the importance of names just as the importance of body language and speech patterns, she had already seen his face anyways there is no point in him hiding his name though it wouldn't matter anyways since he has no idea who she is, or what she is and even where she is, he simply sighed at his predicament why did he have to ask if she wished to hear his name? Was it simply pity or regret plaguing his mind? He furrowed his brows as he seems deep in thought then begins to speak "Of course, it's..." He stops for a moment, should I make up a name or tell her my first name? He thinks to himself then speaks once more "Aurelian, what shall you do with this new found information, stranger?" He asks
Peggy
*Juna felt a bit of surprise of him telling her. Perhaps she thought her forewarning would cause some sense of going against it, but he seemed fine with it either way. Now he asks what she will do with it. Juna pondered over the thought, trying to think of something cryptic yet informative to at least not make it seem like she was simply messing with him.*"I will carry it with me..."*She responded, thinking maybe she could be less general.*"Keep it with me as I continue to search..."*Yes there was the crypticness she was looking for. Juna hoped that would be a good enough explanation for him.*
David
He raised an eyebrow certainly this wasn't the response, he expected, she'll carry my name with her? He thought to himself, now that he thought about it she probably doesn't have a malicious plan in mind, in his own way he had tested her somewhat and got vague cryptic answers in return, this made him very curious though the way on how things are going, she is probably expecting him to ask for her name in return, though he paid no heed to ask that question instead he nods in a somewhat understanding way and asks "I see... Well, can you at least show me to where the nearest town is?" Considering that she could be a local is one possibility but if he is wrong then... Well he doesn't want to dread the thought of getting lost again.
Peggy
*Juna supposed she could at least guide the man to town. At least it was what she did to help the Macen once before.*"There are many towns nearby... One of great wealth being that of the Capitol..."*She'd respond.*"It's just beyond this forest... I...I believe..."*That much wasn't really a lie. Juna was still trying to navigate the new forest herself and she was sure it showed in her uncertain tone. It was unlike her to get lost in the forest, especially with her strong senses, but that was what could very much overwhelm her if she didn't know what she was looking for. Maybe she could retrace her steps, but not without revealing her location in the process.*
David
Aurelian heard the uncertainty in her voice as if she had gotten lost in the forest like he did, he chuckled to himself quietly but she wasn't lying at least he thinks she wasn't "Capitol? What was the capital of Lymia again?" He asks himself then thinks for a moment and snaps his fingers in order to remember "Ah! Pepor! That is what it was hmm... But how do I get out of this forest hmm..." He says to himself, "I might would need to leave in the morning since its getting dark... Or I could try to make a camp fire." He says to himself again ignoring the stranger for a moment then clears his throat, "Well, I hope you find with what your looking for so... Eh... If you like you can continue with what you're doing and I will find my way out eventually." He says
Peggy
*Juna's tail have an ever so slight involuntary flick as the man spoke of heading off to the Capitol. At least then she could head off with him never knowing of her. Then again, she'd have to head back to Pepor too at some point. Hopefully he'll be long gone by then.*"I hope you find what you're looking for as well."*She'd say back to him.*"I shall continue my search..."*Juna thought about adding 'for the forest' to the end of it, but she figured it was probably better not to revisit that.*
David
Aurelian sighed as he looked at the sky, when was the last time he had seen its beauty? Probably a few days now a orange hue was laid across the sky signaling the end of the morning and the beginning of night fall, he had heard her say the same thing he had said as well, he had generally forgotten for a moment on why he decided to even come to Lymia in the first place, though he hopes he could find a job, he does need to make sure his coin purse doesn't feel light after all, "I had heard on what a place Lymia was, and came to see for myself what the fuss was about, and got lost in the process, certainly is frustrating getting lost in an unfamiliar place like home.
Peggy
"I know the feeling all too well..."*She'd whisper, sounding more human than cryptic in the moment.*"This place is... Unlike that which I consider home to me as well..."*It was a new environment for her and even now as her time was starting to run out before winter hit, she felt helpless in this new land. Heck, she couldn't even properly figure out how to navigate her way around the place let alone be able to hunt here. She could feel her ears lowering on her head at the thought.*"This place... It's full of such magic and mystery... But not the same..."
David
He sighed it seemed that this stranger he is talking to is probably not from here, from the way she is speaking now it seems she is saddened and worried about something though on what it is, is a mystery to Aurelian and one that he shouldn't pry into lest he ruin the progress he already had, then asks "So I am guessing, you're not around here right? I would worry about not finding a place to sleep than getting lost and homesick, it wouldn't do me better if I had to worry about my family." He then gets up and searches for some branches and logs to use to make a campfire
Peggy
*Juna considered his words of worry. Maybe he wasn't used to staying out in the forest.*"The forest provides great shelter to even the most weary travelers and more importantly to those who respect it... This forest... While strange can do the same for you..."*She decided to say, peering over at him as he began to search for branches to make a fire. As he wandered about, she could feel her claws digging into the branch for more security, though it only seemed to cause the branch to creak more.*
David
Once he had gotten enough wood for a campfire, puts the wood nearby and looks for something to start a fire with and finds flint and a rock then starts striking it, causing sparks to fly, while doing so he hears a creak of a branch but pays no mind to it as he continues blowing in an attempt to start the flames and after a few minutes of doing so manages to make a medium flame to keep himself warm for the time being, "Many Wood Elves would agree with that mindset, the only time I was in the forest was only to rest or hunt though that was when I was younger." He says
Peggy
*The statement puzzled Juna. It seemed so unlike elves to be camping out in the forest. At least in Juna's eyes. Maybe it was in their mannerisms or the way they acted. Who was Juna to say? She didn't know many elves anyways and besides, she was just a Canifor.*"Me too..."*She'd say simply in agreement to Aurelian stating how he used to hunt and rest in the forest when he was younger. Juna's life practically started in the forest. At least, she thought it did. The forest was like a second home to her.*"The forest brings such life... Alas... The season of death is nearing..."
David
He raises an eyebrow a season of death? Why word it that way? Though she isn't wrong in general many plants, and trees die and animals struggle to find food in winter, not to mention that certain crops might not be able to be grown, as farmers need to make a surplus of their crops lest they risk starving to death though he tried not to think about the negatives right now, "Winter, may seem harsh, though I would think that life begins again... Sure it is cold and unbearable but once you get past the cold, you could get past anything." He says as he rubs his hands together in an attempt to warm them up, he knows on what its like the cycle of life and death and so on after all he is a mercenary, funny how a stranger could invoke some memories.
Peggy
*The cold did bring harshness. It was because of the cold that she disliked Winter so much. And yet, she couldn't help but feel warmed by his words. Winter was the start of her life just as it was the death of her old one. New life, with a new home, and a new family. It brought back fond memories which she was glad she couldn't remember back to worse ones with her once young mind.*"Yeah..."*She said in a more blissful tone.*"Winter ca-"*Juna didn't manage to get out what she was going to say, the sudden creaking and groaning of the branch she sat on cutting her off. She didn't have much time to think, trying to quickly get up only for the branch to suddenly snap from beneath her. The Canifor let out a gasp of shock as she suddenly went into a free fall, albeit being broken only by a series of branches catching and snapping on impact before she was suddenly met by stationary ground, bringing down a mess of colorful leaves with her.*
David
He had continued to listen and stares at the fire but that is when he heard some branches snap and loud thump with leaves falling down in a tree not far from him, as he quickly stands up and runs over to where the sound came from and inspects to see a young woman on the ground, as he extends his hand out and asks "Are you ok? You had quite the fall by the looks of it." Perhaps getting older made him go soft but he could sense some connection towards this stranger or acquaintance? This person had reminded him of someone from his childhood, a girl trying to make friends with him then ends up getting hurt and in need of help, though in the end when he came of age hadn't seen her in a long while
Peggy
*Juna's heart raced in her chest, trying to recover from the shock of the fall. The branch, it had simply snapped. The Canifor wasn't used to them giving way so easily and yet they did and here she was lying upon the ground trying to clutch the fabrics of reality. She could hear the man walking over to her, his footsteps loud in her overly sensitive ears. However, instead of reaching for his hand in assistance, she could only shift her head away, squeezing her eyes shut. She had to admit, the fall did hurt, though not as much as the embarrassment. Her throat burned as the feeling washed over to her and still, she did not move. Maybe she hoped to be able to blend in again, fade to the background and return to the concealment, but it was already too late for that.*
David
He raises an eyebrow as he looks at her reaction from the way of things, she seemed rather unmoving though probably to mask whatever feelings she may have, but anyways he puts his hand away, understanding that she may be still wary with him after all she only knows his face and name well... First name if that counts, he continues to look at her and his eyes widen slightly with curiosity, she looks young, younger than him to be exact though he can't see clearly since the only light there is nearby is the campfire he set up, for a few seconds the atmosphere felt different not in a literal sense more like a methodical one as not only is the stranger is silent, but Aurelian is as well not knowing on how to comfort someone who just fell from a tree, until he breaks the silence "Um... Can you stand?" He asks the stranger that is on the ground
Peggy
*Juna's ears swiveled back on her head.*"I'm... I'm fine-"*She quickly said. It didn't exactly answer his question, but maybe she simply didn't hear him right or was still trying to grab her bearings. Juna tried to scramble to her feet, the attempt looking more clumsy than usual as she would get up and stumble about before she could eventually find the trunk of a tree to hold onto. The Canifor tried to keep her face turned away from him. He could already see enough of her to let it remain a memory.*"I'm fine..."*She repeated again, this time sounding like she was trying to convince herself more than him.*
David
Aurelian watched as she scrambles to get on her feet, as she clumsily gets gets something to help her stand eventually touching the tree trunk, upon getting more of a closer look, she has a tail... And ears on her head, is she perhaps what he thinks she is... A Canifor, and she looked as young as his younger sister if she had been still alive, something within him wishes he could do something but that would make things even more awkward than it is, though there is one thing he could offer, "If you like you can sit by the fire to keep warm, I don't exactly... Have any potions on me at the moment but once I get to Pepor I might be able to get some." He says