"I wanted to go for a walk, so I was looking around. it's so beautiful, I really should do so more often. especially since are no longer in a war..."<br/>Covinous realized he was a bit distracted by the thought, so he regained composure and continued speaking.<br/>"I was walking,and I accidentally-"<br/>Covinous looked all around. then he whispered in Andrei's ear.<br/>"I accidentally tripped over someone's home. that sounds crazy,but the entrance was hidden under some leaves."<br/>he leaned back and continued in normal tone.<br/>"I continued walking,hoping no one saw. but as I came around the corner, I saw the other tiger stalking you. I had just enough time to shout a warning..."<br/><br/>this was too odd to be a coincidence. but how could someone find out that fast?<br/>suddenly Covinous's joy from helping Andrei fell into guilt.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">had I caused this?</span>he thought.<br/>of course, he was still only a few feet from Andrei, but how could he tell of his  suspicions?