<span style="font-style: italic">"It is a little late for a child like you to wander in the forest in such dangerous times. Don't you think? State your business!" said the man.</span><br/><br/>He had his arrow, ready and aimed to kill her if need be and his bird was ready to attack Abyss. Naran didnâ€™t know what to do; she was scared and was about ready to cry. It wasnâ€™t as if she hadnâ€™t stumbled into situations like this before, but it still really scared her. She held her hands up in a non-threatening gesture and slowly inched behind Abyss. Her voice shook, scared to answer the wrong question but brave enough to put up some attitude, and said, â€œI-I am not a childâ€¦ A-and I am q-qualified to be on my ownâ€¦ I am a s-scout so I can be here if I want to.â€ She peeked out from behind Abyss and gulped, â€œM-my name is Naranâ€¦ I am sorry I, uh, disturbed you.â€ She focused her attention to the hidden face wondering what he looks like underneath.