Red's smile dimmed a little as they looked up at Gray. He had taken a sudden diversion from the trail, disappearing into the trees, seemingly with purpose.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff0000">"I'm very sure that wasn't it. Gray can't really hear anything."</span>Their tone suggested a bit of sadness, though there was a still an attempt to look pleasant. "<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff0000">The bastard fae who had him before made no attempt to save him when The Faction raided their place. There was an explosion and he was caught right in the middle. I didn't think he was going to make it, but he's much stronger than we gave him credit for. I've been trying to find healing spells for him, but it just hasn't worked."</span>They shook their head, expression finally a bit grim.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff0000">"That is magic a kind that I just don't have access to, and no fae would be willing to attempt to help demons like us."</span><br/><br/>But seeing Gray reappear, though much further out, looking around with bright eyes and a clear head eased the very real anguish they felt for their friend.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff0000"> "But that hasn't stopped him. He's doing great. I'm able to help him in other ways, but he doesn't need me."</span>Red laughed a little.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff0000">"So I'm fortunate to have such a good friend. I'd be more than happy to extend that courtesy to you. From the both of us, actually. He's usually much more wary about strangers."</span><br/><br/>They were passing by a collection of smooth rocks, likely a marker for someone who had to travel this forest regularly, but it gave them an idea. Red tugged Faun to one side toward it instead of following the path.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff0000">"Let's stop here for a moment. The sooner I figure out that spell, the better." </span>They climbed up onto one of the rocks, legs crossed neatly and began to dig into the bag they were carrying.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff0000">"And then, you can tell me everything."</span>