I followed behind my squad, directing them back to the way we came in. Glancing around at the desolate land, I couldn't help but wonder who would choose to live in such place. Thinking back to the cat in the tree had peaked my curiosity. She had seemed completely oblivious to the current happenings between the tribes. Stealing a few glances back in the direction of the tree I couldn't help but think to myself; 'I hope she stays safe'. Refocusing on his squad he sent a small pray to Tsukiyomi to watch over her.<br/><br/>At the back of the formation I turned and looked at the cat. Panic ran through my eyes as I saw her sitting there. I couldn't remain sleuth for long though; Nix let loose a primal roar before charging from what was previously the front of the formation. Throwing my shoulder into Nix as he tried to charge by me, upsetting his balance, causing him to fall to the ground. "Stand down, I gave no orders to engage! She approached us in a non hostile manner". Nix began to recover and rise back to all fours, glaring at me. Accusation clear in his voice, "Why does she know your name Orsin?" The rest of the squad stood ready to act, but also confused of the situation as well. Deciding the truth would be the best response, I told it. "She was up in the tree, she looked terrified so I left her after grabbing a piece of her deer as you saw". Only Nix seemed dissatisfied with the answer; and Nix gave voice to his dissatisfaction, "Why does she still breathe Orsin? Are we not at war with her kind? Did you not become a warrior to avenge our fallen?" moving a bit, I put myself between the squad and cat before answering. "As of right now she is innocent. She could have attacked me in the tree, I wouldn't have been able to defend myself sufficiently, but she didn't. I did not become a warrior to avenge the fallen; I became a warrior to protect the innocent! I will stay true to my beliefs, even if I have to fight you Nix". I could see the rest of the squad looking between Nix and I, as if debating on who to follow. Nix began to shake his head and growl more aggressively, he was ready and itching for a fight. Aggression turned to confusion as the rest of the squad came and stood by me, facing Nix. Nix struck out at a small tree and snapped it in half. I shook my head and looked at the cat. "Yes, we are Ursain and as I'm sure you have now gathered, at war with your people. You are welcome to travel with us should your intentions be pure. I am unsure how you would be treated in our village; either you will be free or a prisoner. I will guarantee your safety though". Ordering his squad into a one, three, two formation; making sure Nix was placed at the front. "If you wish to accept, you are welcomed to follow us, I would suggest staying by me should you choose to follow". Bowing my head to the cat as a gesture of sincerity, before ordering the resumed march back home.<br/><br/>During the travel back to the village, my squad didn't have any other surprises. Dismissing them I turned to check to see how the cat was, or if she even followed at all.