The heart of the silver-haired warrioress almost froze when she caught sight of the winged, feline monstrosity flying in the distance.  It was unlike anything she has ever seen before.  Perhaps Jalya might know since she seems familiar of these parts.  She'll ask her once they get through with this encounter.  The thing however seemed to busy finishing off its prey on the ground to even notice them, but there is always the possibility.  Jalna gripped tightly the hilt of her weapon, her father's sword, readying for the worse that might still come.  With that thing flying and able to launch spikes from its tail, the sisters would be sitting ducks here in the open, and tunnels were still far away from their position.  And if it decided to land to engage them, she doubts they would stand a chance against such thing.  Fortunately, it seemed to have settled for its kill and flew off with it somewhere on the mountain, to dine in peace.<br/><br/>Jalna decided to leave her javelins behind since they would be of little use in the dark confines of the tunnels.  She will hold on to her axes though.  While she assures herself of taking care of father's sword, it wouldn't hurt to have something extra if thing get hairy.<br/><br/>"You sure know how to make things sound more difficult my dear sister." wryly smiled Jalna at her sidter, referring to Tayla's assessment of the things they'll be facing once within the tunnels.  "But then, you sure know your thing.  Better than I.  And that's why I envy you sometimes."  Of course Jalna loves half-sister wholeheartedly, no matter what.<br/><br/>While she preferred to be up front, Tayla, being the pathfinder she is, is more adept in this situation, and so Jalna allowed her to lead while she took on guarding their rear.  Upon reaching the fork within these caverns, Jalna spoke her mind.  "Is it possible that both could lead to the underwater caves?  Otherwise, I leave the discretion to you, Tayla."<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Since the place is poorly lit, the both will go about stealthily.  Stealth: Jalna-22; Tayla-19.  Perception: Jalna-7; Tayla-7 or 14<br/></div></div><br/>