Dennis
*A bubbling stream flowed gently through the middle of the snow-capped woods. It wasn't too far from an old, beaten path that went through the heart of Silnaria, visible through the trees. A figure cloaked in heavy fur sat next to the stream, a fire crackling nearby in a cleared out space. A chestnut brown, Southern Silnarian horse lay close to the fire, and a hawk perched on the beasts back. The figure at the river had mid-length black hair that obscured his face from those who would attempt to approach from the path, and it appeared that he was collecting water in a pot. 

Occasionally a chunk of ice would flow passed him as he worked, and light snow dusted the coat he was wearing. It was clear he had been out there for quite a while, at least since the last snow.*
Katherine
*Renae was walking in the woods without apparent direction, just following a slightly visible path hoping to encounter something to do. She had left the city because of all the people present in there, it was impossible to be relaxed if there was at least one person behind her at all times.

She heard some water flowing and decided to go and take a drink, so she walked a bit more, until she saw someone in the distance, Renae decided to try and be stealthy but she stepped on a stick.*
Dennis
*Ishikawa, for the moment, appeared to be Macen, but the moment he heard the snap of a stick, he gently set his pot of water down at looked quickly back. Whistling softly, he called the hawk over, the bird fluffing its wings before speedily flying over to his shoulder. It was more clear now that he had moved that he had a sword at his side, and a pair of bright blue eyes. He looked young, likely around 16-20 in age. He stepped forwards slowly, tilting his head. He seemed curious.* 

"It's a bit cold out for someone to be traveling by foot, what's your business out here stranger?"
Katherine
*Renae sighed, she just wanted to drink some water. She watched as the stranger called a hawk and turned around. For a moment she thought he was a Macen and got tense, but she didn't jump to conclusions yet*

"I was just wandering through the woods and I got thirsty, then I heard the river and headed here to fill my canteen."
Dennis
*Ishikawa turned to his hawk and gently scratched it's head beneath its feathers, smiling softly at the creature. He looked back to her, his hand laying at his side. It didn't appear that he was going for his weapon yet. He picked up his pot of water and brought it next to the fire, leaving the river open for her.* 

"Go ahead then, I wont keep you." 
*He still seemed a bit suspicious of her, as this was quite far from any city...*
Katherine
*Renae walked calmly to the river, withe her hands in the back of her head, relieved that the stranger didn't try to attack her or something, she got a bit lost when she entered the woods, but she wouldn't admit that in front of a stranger, and her pride held her back from asking for directions, so she decided that after getting some water she would turn around and walk until she found a safe place to camp*
Dennis
*Ishikawa put the pot over the fire and took an apple out of a bag that had been sitting on a stump. He'd take out a knife and begin to peel the apple with it, watching her all the while. The hawk on his shoulder would take off, soaring high above the both of them, as if it had seen something in the distance. Perhaps a mouse for it to eat. Taking a bit of pity on the woman, he spoke,* 

"....It's going to snow again soon, I can feel it in the air. If you'd like you can remain here at my camp, at least until the snow passes."
Katherine
*Renae filled her canteen in the river, trying her best to not drop it in the cold stream of water, when she was done she put the canteen in her bag and stood up. She had started walking, she didn't like the idea of walking in the snow but since nature wasn't on her side that day she didn'thave other option. Or perhaps she was wrong, she thought as the stranger offered her to stay for a bit*

"Thanks, its very nice of you, but I won't stay for too long, I don't want to be a burden"
Dennis
*After he was done peeling the apple, he gave bits of the peel to the horse. Then he cut a chunk off, impaling it on his knife before eating it off the blade. He shook his head, gesturing for her to sit by the fire.* 

"You wouldn't be a burden, I have plenty of food, besides, it's easier to survive together." 

*Ishikawa would brush some some snow off of a felled log, looking back at her. He didn't smile, but his expression wasn't hostile, either.*
Katherine
*She looked at him for a moment in curiosity, after a moment of this she began settling in the camp, she cleared some snow and took a seat near the fire, taking some bread out of her bag as she began to feel hungry*

"Well, that's a relief, because I have no intention of freezing to death, at least for today"
Dennis
*Ishikawa turned his attention back to the fire as she sat down and took a metal cup out of his bag. Slowly, he scooped some of the boiling water in the pot out, taking care not to spill any as he sat it back down. He took out another cup and put some tea leaves from his bag into it, then poured the water inside. He didn't look up as he spoke,* 

"Would you like some tea?" 

*He'd rifle through his things.* 

"I have Jasmine..." 

*He seemed to be attempting to remember if he had anything else.*
Katherine
*Renae started playing with a small rock she found in the ground, she bounced it from one hand to the other like some sort of weird dance, she had forgotten what in some point was an habit to keep her from grabbing her dagger and attack the nearest person, but she just started doing it again, just for fun this time. *

"Uuh yeah, some tea would be lovely thanks" 
*She watched as the guy searched through his things*

"Jasmine is fine"
Dennis
*Ishikawa repeated the process from earlier, cautiously handing her a cup of tea. It of course would need some time to steep. He watched her move, frowning slightly. He didn't say anything about it.* 

"Here you are." 

*Ishikawa leaned back against his horse once she took it, carving off more of the apple and alternating between having some himself and giving some to his animal companion.*
Katherine
*Renae looked at the cup of tea for a brief moment, remebering better times and then took a sip, the sensation of the hot tea burning through her mouth and then her throat, exploding with the flavor of jasmine and the leaving a tiny trace bitterness followed by the essence of the flower. All of this happened in a second, yet it didn't fail to make her smile, regarding of how many times she had a cup of tea it was always the best*

"Thank you for the tea, it was really good"
Dennis
*Ishikawa waited for his tea to steep, raising an eyebrow at how quickly she downed the hot water. To each their own, he supposed. As they sat, a few snowflakes began to trickle down, landing on the 'Macen's nose.* 

"No problem." 
*He looked at the snow on his nose, a neutral expression on his face.* 
"Ah, and there's the snow. It shouldn't get bad quite yet." 
*He shifted, turning to her,* 
"So, stranger, since we'll be here for a bit, would you mind if I ask your name?"
Katherine
"Im Renae Soranus, the annoying elf at your service"
*She bowed jokingly, an action that was a habit to this point*
"May I ask yours?"
*She said as she sat again, looking at the stranger with curiosity while playing with the small rock again*
Dennis
*Firelight reflected in Ishikawas eyes as he listened to her, the silver specks within shining like hot metal. He tilted his head.* 
"Hm, well, I don't believe you're annoying.." 
*He paused for a moment, then nodded at her question.* 
"My name is Ishikawa.. I hunt monsters." 
*The Chestnut horse gently nuzzled his face, and he gave it a head scratch, still looking at Renae.* 
"What exactly do you Renae? If anything at all?" 
*Ishikawa had never seemed hostile to her, but he did seem very curious..*