While Ling may have been confused, Mai understood the meaning of the old man's tone very well. They were being followed. She hurried in and took her place at the table. "The hunt was good this season." She was happy to be able to provide. In the wood, it often was a touch and go thing. Nature was capricious at best, and choosing to live outside civilization had its rewards, but it also had its risks.<br/><br/>And as hungry as she was, Mai was also quite interested in seeing what exactly the old man had in store. He was, to say the least, full of surprises.