I was glad when Mikuru stopped to explain about the woods, I didn't have much of an idea about them myself. All I knew is although somewhat creepy looking, they were not inherently evil. I took the time to look for any signs of evil through the brush during the break as I caught my breath. It was difficult to make out what was more than a dozen feet in front of me, as everything had the same colourless bleak appearance.<br/><br/>This only made the two lovely ladies in front of me stand out even more. It was an interesting effect I noted as I watched Balle shift about her wet clothing, still clinging tightly to her form. Normally pleasant surroundings made women seem more beautiful, but the colourless and empty landscape did not have the opposite effect. It only served to emphasize how beautiful the two in front of him were in comparison to the landscape around them.<br/><br/>After finally catching my breath I spoke once more, "I am no ranger or master of the wilderness myself. Although it is true that most running water reaches the sea eventually. I have no idea how to go about looking for the rare springs and lakes that exist on their own. I do agree that sticking to the coast is a safe proposition though, if we continue into the wilderness too long we are liable to get lost. All of these trees are starting to look the same to me."