"That horse is Mara," Laeran replied. "She can be a little...jumpy, but treat her kindly and she will get you anywhere you wish, within reason anyway."<br/><br/>"Unless you two can think of other questions we should go soon," Ariadne said, looking at the sky with concern. "I don't want to linger in this forest longer than we need to." She smiled as Laeran walked over to her, the two touching hands tenderly. "I promise I will come back and spend time with you properly."<br/><br/>"Be careful Ariande," Laeran said. "All of you, the lands north of here are growing...restless, more dangerous." He stroked Silver's flank before turning to face the elf again again. "I cannot make you tell them the truth, but at some point your friends need to know who you are. There are all-"<br/><br/>"I will not take that route," Ariadne said, tension in her voice. "Not unless I have no other option."