Name: Sika<br/>Location: Forest, near the beach<br/>With: Willow, Dynami, Mae, Kris, and Erik<br/><br/>As he crouched low awaiting Dynami's signal, wondering if the choice would be made to attack, Sika felt the presence of Willow behind him, her chin on his shoulder.  He considered her question carefully, wondering that as well.  He felt no fear in such matters, at least not for himself as he would give his life in protection of the chief or his children, but he still had little knowledge as to how many there were or what they intended.  His head turning for a moment to look at Willow, flashing a reassuring smile though he was waiting for direction himself, his voice a low husky whisper "Stay here Willow, Dynami and Mae will make the right decision, they are wise."  He could not help think as he nodded to her what a beautiful young girl she had grown into.  "I...we will not allow anyone to harm you or the village."<br/><br/>That spoken with conviction as he looked back, his gaze falling upon Mae.  She was the chief's daughter, and for that alone Sika would do his best to keep her from harm, but there was more to the story.  He had heard others speak of how the two should be paired, how Sika would be a fitting mate for Mae.  Outwardly, he had always remained quiet on the issue.  He was raised to be a guardian of the family and, as such, he believed admitting such feelings might be seen as disrespectful.  Inwardly, however, he had always held an attraction for Mae, one hidden away even during such talk.<br/><br/>Before he could think about her further, Kris and Erik's conversation pricked his ear, gaze squinting as if wondering if he had heard correctly.  Was Kris actually offering to go back to the beach with the male?  Thick fingertips flexed around his spear as his intensity grew, feeling as if the battle might break out at any moment now.