Just as the bar-keeper promised, the walk to the forest is as easy as a guy could want. Cool breeze, good visibility, and not a sign of life on the roads. Of course, once he get under the canopy the visibility drops a fair bit... but that's what the lantern's for, and he's golden up until the point he reaches the pool.<br/><br/>Seeing the glowing mushrooms, though... that's a bit of a surprise. A very pretty surprise, but a surprise nonetheless. And of course, curiosity gets the better of him, leading him closer and closer until finally he's almost on top of the shining little fungi... and then he hears the noises moving through the forest.<br/><br/>Immediately, he straightens up and turns on his heel, his muscles loosening slightly to allow him better mobility as his eyes scan the darkness around him.<br/><br/>"Hello?! Anybody out there?"<br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button"> Perception Check</div><div class="spoiler_body">Perception Check: 14 (roll)+8 (Wis+ Ranks+Class Skill bonus) = 22</div></div>