"Well, it looks as if I would be outvoted even if I wanted to go the other route, but since we all want to head through the woods, I say we go for it." Theodora replied with a sigh, obviously annoyed with the nonchalant attitudes of some of the others. She adjusted her clothes and dusted herself off and gave a sharp whistle to let her owl, Archimedes know it was safe to come down.<br/><br/>The owl swooped through the treetops and dived towards Theodora's shoulder, landing with almost unnatural grace, shaking its wings almost as if it were showing off. He gave a loud hoot, and began to eye their surroundings.