Meris nodded, and then led them through the dark wilderness for an hour or so until they came upon a bonfire-lit camp, surrounded with wagons and sleeping ponies. At the head of the camp looked to be a makeshift temple, and an outer ring of wagons surrounded it and the bonfire.<br/><br/>There seemed to be little activity in the camp, though, aside from a few nubling guards who warmly welcomed Meris. They gazed upon Rhianna with hostility, but her furry companion alleviated their fears. The feytouched woman was soon brought into the main building with Meris, who was greeted by an older nubling, draped in jewelry and flowing apparel.<br/><br/>"Meris!" He warmly said to the younger catgirl, "My child has returned to me! I had begun to fear the worst... and she comes with a<em>human</em>?"