Fortunately for the mouse woman,  the biggest weakness of the tree was his speed.<br/><br/>Despite what it may seem,  he had seized the others on purpose,  pulling them out of the way to give the little woman fewer places to hide.  He would not suffer interference this time.<br/><br/>His vines and even his roots scrambled to catch her. She was tough to catch,  but an increasing quantity of vines was descending upon her,  and if she was paying attention,  he was very steadily driving her into a corner of the cave.  The tree wasn't blindly swinging,  his age and experience making him a skilled and patient hunter,  even if he was a little more hungry than usual.<br/><br/>"You're a little small,  but I'm more hungry than picky right now."<br/><br/>The most terrifying thing was,  despite any lightning or fire she might throw,  the vines would be unscathed,  constantly continuing their chase of the tiny woman without pause.