"Hahaha! Blunt and honest. I love it. But if this place sucks so much, what keeps you here?" It was an earnest question, born solely from intrigue, but asking it got him wondering: why was Lucas's home so removed from the rest? Shift doubted it was worth worrying over, especially with how lax Lucas seemed, but being prepared for any outcome was what kept him alive so far. That, and his fail-safe.<br/><br/>With stern eyes and a smiling face, Shift continued driving down the moonlit path, the wear from his travels in clear view. Despite it all though, Shift somehow maintained an air of vigilance, his mind tuned to the world around him. In a few moments, he spotted the road that branched into the forest, and readily urged his horses onward. "Here we go."<br/><br/>Though the dirt road brought some rough patches, finding a way through proved most rewarding. In the blink of an eye, they were immersed in a sea of trees, and other lush greenery. How long had it been since he'd seen such natural beauty bathed in soft night and moonlight? As he lost his edge, eyes softening from the view, Shift couldn't help but ask, "Is this why you live in the forest? The beauty of it?"