Caitlin
*Dulcinea didn't know how to tell them no. They weren't hungry or thisty since they didn't actually eat as someone normally would. Though he least didn't seem as threatening with his blade put away. Least they didn't seem to really be bad.

They didn't know what he was planning next when he would move. Though it didn't seem like anything bad. It seemed they just wanted to give food. Though they didn't know what he planned next when he would pause. Maybe he didn't want to share now? Though it would surprise them as his eyes glowed and soon he would be using magic. Cold magic? No, that wouldn't be the name for it. Either way it was a surprise to see. It was all the more sure that he seemed to consider they didn't want to be close to him. Dulcinea was still cautious and fearful but at least the shifter seemed kinder now.

Dulcinea didn't know what to do with not being able to actually eat, how did they try to explain such a thing? They could just deny it but it would seem rude now though. Stepping out slowly Dulcinea would make their way to the food and water. Holding the water would be nice as it was cool but it would be all they did. They didn't want to show their face but they did write out a little reply before showing it.* "Not hungry, but thank you. Water is cool." *They couldn't write well but they did try.*
Felix
*The Knight looked at the note and nodded his head. He seemed to read it over a few times just to make sure he got what they wrote correctly.* "Very well. Feel free to hold the water skin if you wish." *He slowly approached the stump and grabbed the rations, smelling it. The scent of honey... What a boon. The Knight wrapped the supplies up and secured the satchel on his horse.*

"Not much for talking? That's okay. I used to be like that, when I was young. Do you at least have a name? I'd rather not refer to you as stranger." *The Shifter gave a nod towards their paper, seemingly wanting the stranger to use it.* "As I said before, I am Shuuto." *He placed a hand on his chest as he spoke - a gesture of greeting, or clarification?* "Where have you come from? Travelled far I assume. You at least knew that water leads to civilisation so I have to assume you have knowledge of survivability."

"You're in the Greenheart Woods, part of Alyhthi's kingdom and where I reside. I can escort you to Varilon, if you'd like." *Shuuto looked at the stranger again, taking in their appearance - or what little he could see. The stranger didn't show their face, for whatever reason. However, it was not his place to pry, nor was he one to judge as he himself covered his face often. He rubbed his burned eye as it watered a little, the excess tear evaporating as he rubbed his red glove.* "Varilon is a nice place, lots of people from all flags and corners. It's one of the safest cities I know, however these woods can be dangerous if you don't keep an eye out. Safety in numbers, as they say."

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Caitlin
*Dulcinea was glad he seemed to get they didn't want to eat and was thankful to get to hold the water skin still. Cold and hot things still felt nice to hold or be close to during the change of seasons. If they had been alone they might have even gone into the river to get cleaned off.

They would shake their head as they really didn't try talking normally. Too many stories around their kind made them too fearfully of what others thought usually. Taking their note they would write once again before showing it to Shuuto.* "Dulcinea, my name." *Dulcinea would than write again once giving him a moment to read it, they didn't want to act too fast where he couldn't read what they wrote.* "Far away, Findara. Know water will lead to people, yes."

*Again Dulcinea would nod, they knew where they were just not which direction without getting lost it seemed. Dulcinea kind of wanted to see his tail and ears again but knew it was probably rude to ask that. It just intrigued them to see such a thing and wonder how they might feel. Varilon was were they wanted to go. They needed a teacher and hoped ro find one there but who knew if they really would get to.* "Lookin for teacher, capital I go. Lost though many times."