"I'm right here."  Arda landed gracefully next to Thag.  "I'm sorry about that, I didn't realize you were injured," she said as she looked at him.  "Will you let me look at it?  Maybe I can help."<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>Violette lifted her head as she heard something moving through the forest.  She had found a sheltered nook amid the trees, embraced by several large boulders, where she'd settled to think.  She had considered moving on in search of a cave when darkness fell, but had decided to stay where she was rather than try and fly at night.  Her night vision was quite good, but she probably wouldn't be able to find a cave in the dark even with good eyesight.<br/><br/>Now she scanned the forest around her, looking for the source of the movement she'd heard.  She froze as she caught a glimpse of a dark form.  Something about the shape suggested a dragon, it was certainly something large.  She inhaled, scenting the night breeze, and let out an involuntary squeak of dismay as she smelled rot and corruption on the air.<br/><br/>She held very still, hoping that whatever it was wouldn't see her, wishing that she hadn't made any sound.