The spirits were close when she finally reached the heart of the forest, the Hollow stood as a titan among its children and though by others eyes they would see nothing but a dead tree, to Quinn and her people it was merely in slumber and for a time it will remain that way until the world is ready to be born anew as all things must do. She approached the tree with her left hand pressed gently against its hard, dry bark and her blue eyes gazing up at the awe-inspiring sight of the Great Hollow tree with its branches stretched out like hands to reach the very corners of this wondrous forest and though it was filled with danger from both animal and outsider one thing was certain, that the forest would protect its self one way or another as even the spirits work with their mysteries and secrets well hide away from the word.<br/><br/>However such a moment was lost when a nudge was felt at the back of her spin, Quinn tingled with a frightful shock and let out an animalistic growl that closely resembled a wolf. Quinn's form gracefully danced to the side with a full 360 spin, her ebony hair span in the winds with those oceanic blue eyes laying upon her target and when she came to a stop her legs parted which lowered her form but held her spear outwards with both hands firmly gripping its end. The tip of the spear was as sharp as ever with carves of protection in her travels and a totem of her own which inevitably resembled the symbol of the bear which represented love and humbleness, though Quinn did not fully appreciate its symbolism she felt the bear to be strong, respected and feared.<br/><br/>However her gaze never left her new found company, her eyes locked and huffs came from her as she attempted to control her breathing from the shock before hand after all it was only normal to attempt to defend ones self against an animal such as a bear. They are known to be unpredictable and mostly avoid humans so why did this one attempt to get so close to her, Quinn looked puzzled but that didn't wipe the aggressive look on her face as she stared down the bear with the tip of her spear at the ready. Though she dare not use it, Quinn wouldn't offend the spirits on holy ground unless the beast attacked first but even if it did not she would not allow such a creature to approach which is why she kept her threatening stance in the first place, at that time she felt it necessary to circle the bear in an attempt to remember its features therefor if it were to attack she would recognize it by sight as well as smell.