<div class="floatleft">(http://safebooru.org//samples/2382/sample_c0bcae7a14b94a1bb932cd64d9e63552953ac928.jpg?2480828)</div>Ren kept herself hidden in the shadows of the rocks, intent on following the the group from a safe distance so she could keep an eye on Xenovia.  Then something odd began to happen.  The area in which she had hidden herself began to grow steadily warmer, with steam filling the air and gradually soaking through her clothing, making the white portions of it practically sheer, as she became aware that she was no longer alone.  She would turn slowly, not making any sudden movements, until she faced whoever it was had found her.  No one in the landing party, certainly, and therefor likely one of the soldiers under the employ of their supposed host.  She'd been caught, humiliated, and now she was unable to serve as Xenovia's eyes and bodyguard to the best of her abilities.  At least he wasn't ogling her like the captain surely would if she were to join the group.  Honestly, the god-blooded was tempted to punch him in the face for embarrassing her this way, but that would only be counterproductive at this point.<br/><br/>"I'll have you know that this warrants reprisal at a later date," Ren informed the stoic man quietly, tugging at the now sodden mess that was her dress for emphasis.  "I suggest, in the future, that you refrain from soaking any female targets to the bone if you wish a peaceful resolution from them in the future, especially if they wear white."  She would then turn, tail flicking in a show of agitation, and marched out to join the others, ignoring any stares she would garner in the process.<br/><br/>Xenovia fought the urge to frown as she noticed Ren rejoining them, keeping up the facade of the clueless arm decoration for the good captain for the time being, though she noted the way her servant's tail swished behind her in agitation and the way her clothes clung to her body in quite a fetching way.  "Oh, Ren, how good of you to join us," she said cheerfully instead, smiling at her servant warmly.  "Did you take care of whatever business that drew you away earlier?"<br/><br/><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/e/e3/Exalted_Dawn_Solar.jpeg)</div>"Yes," Ren bit out in response, not speaking further.  Oh, goodness, she was angry.  Very angry.  Whoever had discovered her would need to sleep with one eye open for awhile.