(Synn)<br/><br/>Kateri did not hobble far before she heard that voice again, the voice from the forest of the new man that was hunting her. She shuffled back to blend in with the crowd as she listened to his words. She remained as baffled as the rest of the crowd that gathered at the thought of a witch being in their midst. She knew how to mimic emotions of those around her quite well over the years. She peered up at him, studying his facial features, the way his jaw moved when he spoke, the rise and fall as he took in a breath. Then his physique, how he held himself, the angle of his broad shoulders, how muscular the man was even under all that clothing. A smile graced her lips for but a moment as she imagines him naked, but she soon pushed that out of her mind and continued to observe him. She listened to how he spoke to the crowd.<i>Certainly, he is going to be a formidable adversary </i>she thought.<i>Motivating the crowd to be his eyes and ears was certainly a clever move</i>she continued to ponder.<br/><br/>She whispered something under her breath just as he finished and her whispers carried to his ears on the back of the breeze,<i>“Aren’t you the clever one.” </i>She didn’t wait to see his reaction and disbursed with the rest of the town’s folks. She started to make her way to the inn but alas, with him riling up the people, perhaps showing her mark was not the brightest or safest measure. Nonetheless, she needed her rest if just to sleep for a few hours before heading back into the forest.<br/><br/>Kateri moved through the streets saying hello and even purchased some fruit and dried meat to eat. Some people offered coin as if she was begging for it, but she took it all the same. After all, she wasn’t going to tip anyone off that this was a glamor. She bit into the apple and chewed on the dried meat as she walked the streets.<br/><br/>“Ma’am, may I help you? You look tired and hungry?” a young maiden had said as she gently placed her hand on Kateri’s cloaked arm. Kateri looked at her and smiled.<br/><br/>“You are such a sweet dear. I am rather tired and have nowhere to lay my head for the night” she replied with an old crackle in her voice.<br/><br/>“You could come stay with us. I know my papa wouldn’t mind!” she said excitedly, her blonde locks bouncing over her shoulders as she tugged on the sleeve for her to follow.<br/><br/>“Are you sure little one? I wouldn’t want to impose” Kateri said as she patted the girl’s hand that was attached to her cloak.<br/><br/>“Come, you’ll see!” she said as she started to lead her down the street towards the residential portion of the community. Kateri seemed somewhat relieved that perhaps tonight she would sleep a bit sounder. The spell had another 18 hours before it would wear off and she was back on the run again.