Gayle
*The forest was relatively quiet. Perhaps too quite for most people, even the lack of birds singing would make anyone feel somewhat uncomfortable. All that could be heard was the sound of leaves brushing against each other in the gentle breeze, even the grass danced along with the breeze. All seemed still, yet eerily quiet. And the answer to the silence arrived in the form of a kitsune. One leg brushed past some tall grass, before the other came along.

The female kitsune had her ears perked up high as her body gracefully moved through the forest. Her brown skin shimmered as the sunlight hit her skin, the darkness of her fur on her ears and tail also reflected back the sunlight. Her bright yellow eyes scanned the overall area as she moved, barefoot, through the land. This was good. And she felt good about being in this forest.*
Jenny
*There came a clanking of metal boots that disturbed the eerie silence, its presence alone was wrong. The Dark Elf looked around for the materials he needed, noticing the only sound being him. He would not be phased by the loneliness, he had a job and he wanted to be quick about it.*
Gayle
*Wow! Now these noises were new and interesting. She could only associate these noises with knights in shining armor, patrolling village perimeters and such. However... They were nowhere near Wakazu. What on Earth- was he lost? Now the kitsune grew curious. With her bare feet, she would move quickly and silently through the grounds, moving in the direction towards the clanking noises, until eventually, she saw sight of the man. Her ears perked in curiosity.

But she was not willing to go out there just yet.

She hid a little bit behind the tree she was against. She rose her hand up, allowing a little fiery light to form in her hand. She whispered something under her breath and her entire body gave of the faintest glow. Her form shrunk, smaller and smaller, until eventually she had turned into her 'Lesser' form. Into an arctic fox in their summer coat. From there, she shuffled her way through the bushes and out the other end, now following directly behind the dark elf.*
Jenny
*Oblivious to the creature stalking behind him, he kept clanking through the forest. He had a few thoughts swirling in his mind. What if he met a Wood Elf? Would it be friendly? I wonder if it will take offense to my presence here? As well as "Did he say red root or blue root... Aw man."*
Gayle
*The little arctic fox followed swiftly behind him, even walking beside him for a moment. The fox appeared normal, but the one different thing about her was the striking, golden yellow eyes the fox had. Completely unlike most foxes, these eyes were supernaturally bright. 

As she walked beside the dark elf, and he was seemingly talking to himself, she was admiring his general appearance. All before she gave a little 'yip' and she around his ankles before darting off in front of him. She went a few feet before she stopped and turned around to face him, the ears of the fox perked up straight.*
Jenny
*He intrigued by the fox, but why did it have an arctic coloration in a forest? And those eyes, so beautifully bright. What a funny little thing. He knelt down next to it and reached to pet it with his left hand.* I: "Doth you know where some Nightshade grows in this forest little fox?"
Gayle
*The fox leaned into his hand, allowing him to pet her head. The mention of Nightshade made her perk up a bit, her eyes looking back into his own with intelligence. She gave a look no other, regular animal would give. She would immediately dart behind the dark elf and look up at him, making a soft 'yip' noise to indicate for him to follow her. From there, she bounded off in the opposite direction to where he was going. She was certainly quick, but she stopped for him to catch up.*
Jenny
*The Elf was not used to the forest and its inhabitants, so he was tentative about following such a strange fox. But he did anyway, he needed that nightshade for a job and the fox might know something. The quick fox outmatched his speed greatly, but his endurance held up to stay in sight of it.*
Gayle
*Once he got close enough, she would bound off again, even getting to the point where she gracefully bounced down a steep slope to the very bottom, making some stones roll down to the base. At the base of the slope, she would sit up top a rock and wait patiently for him. Her more humanistic mind thought this was quite cool, acting as though she was a wild animal. Perhaps she could use this form to her benefits... Nah, not her style.

The fox that sat on the rock appeared to shimmer entirely beneath the sunlight. That fur was thick, yet not thick enough to keep her warm for the winter. It was well kept and the fox appeared to have a very good diet, considering she does not look malnourished in the least bit.*
Jenny
*He slid down slope very stylishly before a near fantastic stumble into faceplant. Alas his natural grace saved him from the spectacle and he walked over to the fox, eyeing it again. He couldnt get over its supernaturalness, but it led him this far. Whats the worse that could happen?*
Gayle
*He could almost feel the fox laugh a little bit as she closed her eyes as if she did laugh. Afterwards, she would stand up, shake her coat off and then hop off the rock and walk up the pathway. They weren't too far now, and she was hoping that after that lovely end to that stunt that he would still be able to catch up with her. She gave a slight pause and looked behind her, making sure he was following along. Her tail even swayed a little bit.*
Jenny
*He was following, though he seemed to hurt his ankle a little bit. But it was of no concern, he could heal it with ease after he got back to town. How much further was his question.*
Gayle
*After what felt like waaayyy too long to be searching for Nightshade, the fox would reach a waterfall area. She made her way onto some rocks that poked just through the surface of the water to go to the other side of the waterfall. Once she reached the ground, she turned and sat down, facing the dark elf. Behind her was a large amount of Nightshade, all in their beauty, for him to pick.*
Jenny
*He gave the fox another scratched behind the ears before picking a small bit of Nightshade. He was glad for the fox's assistance.* I: "What could you be... Certainly no fox Ive heard of." *He knelt down again and gave some more head scratches.*
Gayle
***"That is a curious question."** The fox then spoke out, followed by a giggle with the head scratches. **"What exactly could I be..."**

The fox lowered her snout to look over her body, giving off a soft little hum as she looked over her body.
**"I appear to be an arctic fox, but... Perhaps I'm not?"** She spoke with such a teasing tone. She knew exactly what she was.*
Jenny
*He looked confused as hell, jumping back a bit. It was not everyday a fox talked to you after all.* I: "W-what? How can you be a talking fox?!"
Gayle
*The fox then giggled like she was enjoying driving this poor dark elf mad. She then moved back a little bit before shaking her coat again. As she did this, the faintest, red and orange glow would come from her body, her body engulfed by this glow. The outline of her body would grow and grow and grow until eventually, the glow faded, revealing... A woman. A macen-looking woman, except she had... Ears and a tail.

The rather short woman had long, black, wavy hair that went down to her waist. Her skin was dark and her eyes kept their bright yellow color. She wore a light blue top with a darker, strapped top beneath it, followed by a lighter blue skirt and dark blue leggings. Lotsa blue, this woman seems to like the color.

She extended a hand out to the dark elf with a big grin, showing her enlarged upper canines.
**"Your friendly Kitsune to the rescue for some Nightshade! Name's Bluebell. A pleasure to meet you."***
Jenny
*He was a little mucked up but he knew his manners. He took the hand and shook it firmly as befit a new accquaintance.* I: "Why uh thank you Bluebell, you've been great help. Never seen a Kitsune, I spose they're rare in Silnaria. You also clearly like the color blue I see, rather... Fitting."
Gayle
*After the handshake, she pulled back her hand and looked down at her clothing.

**"One would think! My mother always told me it suited me for my name."** She then looked up at the man, a piece of her dark hair falling in front of her face. She took it and pushed it behind her right ear that perked upright. **"Sir, you did not say your name! You look to be someone important."** 

She stood up on her tip toes for a moment before lowering herself.
**"And what's with the knight metal on your boots? You're far away from any sort of village if you're a knight. Or a soldier... Unless you're a really bad thief."** She giggled mischievously.*
Jenny
*He laughed. She was very light-hearted, best to keep it that way, no need to ruin dreams.* I: "My name is I'halya En'naur. I think that translates to 'The Shade of Fire' in Macen. I'm a Battlemage, a knight that uses magic to help others. The metal boots keep my feet protected from arrows to the heel." *He shuffled a little, his violet eyes were pleased with his fluent language speaking skills. Good thing he had those.*
Gayle
*She looked at the boots again before she kneeled down, her tail swaying as she curiously looked at the metallic boots. She tapped them with her nails, or were they claws? They were pretty large. She listened for the metallic noises that followed then hummed, as though she was judging and rating the metal on the shoes. She then stood up straight with an index finger to the chin.

**"Lame. They won't do too well after some time. Should find a black smith willing to make you another set."** She then whispered a little bit, her eyes looking up at the male's own violet eyes. **"Ooorrr you could steal some."**

She then giggled a bit.
**"Excuse me, I've been a little reckless recently with my actions. Got a kleptomaniac itch and it won't go away."** Her right ear flicked a little bit. She then turned her attention to the Nightshade.

**"What do you plan to do with the Nightshade?"** She asked.*
Jenny
*He shuffled a little bit. He wasn't used to people that were so... Happy. He led a life in dreary battle and wasnt prepared for this in the slightest.* I: "Gonna give it to the person who needed it. What they do with it isnt my concern."
Gayle
*She hummed a little bit in thought, putting her arms behind her back as she thought.

**"I heard the berries make a good way to poison and kill someone."** She walked a little bit beside him, looking at her nails as she spoke. **"Ever heard of 'The King's Final'? It's a special way the Nightshade berries are pressed and put, either in the food or the drink, that is to be handed to a king, or anyone of royalty. It usually happens through the maids in the kitchen quarters. Mercenaries like yourself will sometimes request the maid put the berries into the food or drink for the king. Depending on what the king has that kills him will determine the name's ending. Either it's 'The King's Final Meal' or 'The King's Final Drink'."**

After her little speech, she looks up from her nails and back at the Dark Elf.
**"Been somewhat of a dream of mine to rid my father that way."** She smiled then shrugged. **"Buuuuutt who cares?"***
Jenny
*He was astounded at her knowledge and yet her lack of wisdom. But he had a job to do and that was that.* I: "Well I thank you for that bit of knowledge and your company but I must return to the town to collect my dues. Do you ever go into town?"
Gayle
*She gasped and immediately turned to face her body to him.

**"May I go with you?! I can stay in my Lesser form for a long time, no one will suspect a thing! I love the forest, but unfortunately I get bored all too easily."** She folded her arms and pouted like a little child. **"Aaaand I can give a liiiittle bittle of help if you need it. Don't have many powers, but I can try my best with what I got, good sir."** Her tail behind her swayed side to side.*
Jenny
*He sighed and shook his head before looking up at her.* I: "You can stay in your... Normal form. I dont think anyone should care, after all you are probably considered pretty I guess. Also helps if I can follow closer, you almost lose me when you bolt ahead."
Gayle
*She gasped in awe, which was immediately followed by a giggle.

**"Excellent!"** She exclaimed happily. **"This will be so exciting! Should you require anything, I will be more than happy to pay for it for you! "** She paused with her one hand on her chest then blinked, realizing she didn't have as much money anymore. **"Erm, never mind that last statement, that's irrelevant now."** She smiled nervously.*
Jenny
*He shook his head, but she knew the way to town more than him probably.* I: "Lets get going, I hope you know the way back to town. I cannot dilly dally much longer and the job is good money for something so easy."
Gayle
*She perked up and she nodded, looking around for a moment before going back across the waterfall, walking over the rocks that poked through the water.

**"What's the job anyway? Who's head are you going to roll today?"** She asked quite casually as she got to the other side of the waterfall, making her way back to where they came from. **"My mother used to be a Mercenary. Didn't last long because the guild didn't accept her."***
Jenny
*He cotemplated his answer, taking in the gained information.* I: "I dont think Im rolling a head today, poison isnt my expertise and I find it most dishonorable. Mercenaries do very basic work, but not such evil work I think. Atleast we shouldnt."
Gayle
***"Huh, interesting!"** She said as she climbed back up the slope, struggling a little bit as her upper body strength was not the best. But, through trial and error, she got back to the top, shaking some dirt off her hands. **"Theeen, are you basically the letter boy for today? What are you getting paid for to do that needs you to be there so timely?"** She pressed on for answers. She couldn't help it, she was so inquisitive.*
Jenny
*Sometimes annoyingly inquisitive, but I'halya induldged students and curious. He carried on alongside her and spoke.* I: "Pretty much, getting paid to just be a runner. I do think you've earned a share of the coin though."
Gayle
***"Psssh, I know most of this stuff from my father and mother."** She spoke as she walked in the direction of the nearest town, Wakazu. Along the pathway, she hopped up into a tree and pulled down a branch, rummaging through it for a piece of fruit. She pulled out something resembling spikey pears before she let go of the branch. She took one of the pears and ate it, delving into its flesh like a rabid animal.

**"See, I managed to get lots of information in my own ways. Nuns, my mother, my father, even the horsemen that tended to our horses, lots of sources."** She spoke after she swallowed a mouthful of the pear. She offered the other one to him. **"Hungry?"***
Jenny
*He nodded no, he wasnt quite hungry yet, eating before leaving. He kept walking, waiting for her to catch up.* I: "Ive already eaten, you can have it. But hurry up, time is of the essence."
Gayle
*She rolled her eyes before dropping the spare pear to the ground. She took another bite from the pear before dropping hers to the ground. Seeming to be a waste, but the seeds will grow.

**"Riiight, let's get. Keep straight until you get to the edge of the forest. That's if you lose me."** She said before bounding off, rushing through the forest quite swiftly.

She'd quickly get to the edge of the forest. She had flung herself from a tree and landed within the ground, skidding to a stop. Off in the distance was  , a place she didn't really want to go back to, but it seemed to keep beckoning her back. She looked behind her as she waited for I'Halya.*
Jenny
*He came stumbling out of the trees, a little winded. He looked annoyed that she had ran off without him.* I: "Damn Kitsune, why are you so fast outside of fox form? Ech, lets get to town."
Gayle
***"Well, you saaaaaiiid that time was of the essence!"** She exclaimed teasingly, this time walking beside him towards  .*
Jenny
*He chuckled, she was right after all. He followed alongside her, his boots clanking again.* I: "Been to Wakazu before?"