Xarithe presses on, leading the others through the forest. He weathering the storm as they draw near to the temple. The journey takes several hours, and as night begins to fall, just as he had predicted, the storm wanes. Several moments later, another of his predictions comes true, in the form of a sopping wet raven taking up it's perch on Albali's shoulder. Xarithe cannot help but smile widely to her enthusiasm at his return, the oread pleased to see her mind at ease.<br/><br/>With darkness setting in, and roughly a mile left to travel before they reach the temple, Xarithe urges the others to make camp for the night. Leading them to a suitable location where the ground was not too wet, and the roots of trees did not mar and scatter the ground. Of course there where those among the group who would rather press the attack tonight, and after hearing all of their concerns the druid speaks. "It is best we make camp, for those hunters that stalk the night will begin to wander these very woods.....for those of you unfamiliar with such areas, it is better to settle in, minimize the attention you draw, and to watch for their approach, rather then walk blind into their hunting grounds." Xarithe cautions them, knowing there where few among them that could ever hope to calm the wild beasts of the forest. "We shall take this time to prepare,and wait, readying our venom for the time to strike. Patience is critical to any successful strike, for a moment too soon, to strike while unprepared,  and our fangs may graze harmlessly from the flesh." As he speaks the druid goes about clearing off several spots on the ground for the others to lay their bedrolls and other such necessities.  "While we rest, we will need to watch the road to intercept any who may come and go from our enemies strong hold, another set of eyes need lay on the forest around us."  the druid informs everyone as he makes the final preparations in their campsite.<br/><br/>Hearing Albali's proposal to stay up all night, Xarithe nods in agreement "I appreciate that Albali, for there is no other pair I would rather have watching out for me.... If you could watch the road, I think that would be most suited for one who remains up the entire night. No sense cracking sticks and shuffling from camp to lookout post throughout the night if we needn't have to...." he says cocking his head only slightly at the look she gives him as his eyes had casually darted over the image of Ambrosia. "The others will have to take turns, pairing up would be most advantageous, in order to watch the forest for any approaching danger.....Three shifts should suffice. Seeing as Albali is exempt, I can take the solo shift, if need be." Xarithe offers, as he looks to the others for volunteers.<br/><br/>Xarithe was busy setting up his own sleeping area for the night, having hung out his cloak to dry, and propped his scythe against the base of a tree, the druid would then remove the vivid green scaled breastplate which normally remained hidden from sight. the scales where pristine, hard, yet flexible, clearly having belonged to a great beast of some sort.  From his pack he withdraws a water proof sack, placing his armor within said sack he sets them gently down along side his bedroll. Sira slithers from around his person, taking to the branch that overhangs the place Xarithe intended to sleep. The snake would not detach herself completely however, as her strong tail remains wrapped about his waist. Xarithe gently removes it, looking to the snake "Tonight I sleep on the ground, there is no need for the safety of the trees." he informs her. The druid then takes some time to himself to prepare his final spell, focusing as the others get their places in order. Afterwards he withdraws several berries, and his serpent rod from his pouch, casts his palm over them, nods, and then returns them to their allotted pockets.<br/><br/>When Ambrosia speaks, Xarithe perks up from what he was doing. The conversation and events the two had shared earlier that very day would rush quickly into his mind. "I...er.. well.... you know my thoughts on the matter Ambrosia, all you need do is ask." he informs her with a sly grin and a soft blush, as the chance to taste her, or be able to experience the very stomach he had helped settle, from within was very appealing to the druid. When Eiyre offers to provide Ambrosia a similar place to sleep however, Xarithe's eyes cannot help but focus on the human. His gaze slipping down along that very stomach to which her hand currently rubs. "Of course it would be a shame for such an enticing offer to go to waste......I know I wouldn't mind taking you up on those...accommodations." he suggestively replies, shooting the very same nod to the woman he had after she devoured the cheetah. Xarithe then looks from Eiyre, to Ambrosia, as if to ask what they both thought of the provided offers, and if there was anyway they may intertwine, so that none would spend the night lonely. Of course ultimately Xarithe would be fine if he ended up sleeping alone, as after all he had spent so many nights with just he and the snake, that another would not harm him in the least.<br/><br/>Xarithe<br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Preparing and casting extended goodberry before I forget :3 <a class="postlink" href="http://orokos.com/roll/143182">Berries</a>: <span style="text-decoration: underline">2d4</span> <span style="font-weight: bold">6</span></div></div></div>