Don’t speak of fey lest you seek their response

*The forest has grown much thicker, Utur can barely see five feet into the wood the trees are so densely packed. Also, the branches up above appear to be growing crooked, abnormal patterns. The sound of rustling reveals the presence of something within the wood*

[they easily are able to catch up to it, tackling it to the ground and sinking their teeth into its neck. they look up as it begins to grow weak, frowning. they begin to search for their observer idly while the deer goes limp.]

I am Aislinn, the guardian of this forest. I am not after your catch just so you know, I mostly photosynthesize

like a plant? [they relax, though still alert, and rock back to sit on their haunches.]

Yeah, like a plant. Being a forest spirit has advantages.

I’m Aislinn, it’s nice to meet you!

If you wanted anything peaceful, you should have left me and my forest alone.

Why should I believe that? You are not welcome here for a reason.

I only lie for professional reasons. I'm not on a job, so I have no reason to lie to you.

I don’t trust that for a second.

Martein immediately darts over to them, checking to see what the fuck just happened.

Aislinn is lying on the ground, incapacitated.

She begins doing standard checks to look for any possible causes of the current situation.

The only evidence of a problem Martein can find is the leaves coming from Aislinn’s hair.

Martein, having no idea whatsoever as to what just happened, carefully lifts Aislinn up before walking into the forest with no regard for the consequences or her own safety, heading straight for the stones at the centre, taking great effort to make sure that Aislinn remains unharmed and as undisturbed as possible by the carrying.

Aislinn is out, so they remain completely undisturbed. The circle see to have a strange, black fog, something is very wrong.

Martein just gently puts them down in the centre of the circle, having no idea what else to do, then backs away slowly, observing what happens very carefully.

The fog quickly obscures Aislinn from sight. A strange figure appears, but only for a moment.

Martein, however, has senses more than good enough to notice the figure's brief appearance, and immediately crouches into a defensive stance, bow in hand.

The figure, however, is long gone, the small frame of Aislinn stands and spots Martein with her bow.

Why should I believe that? You are not welcome here for a reason.

I only lie for professional reasons. I'm not on a job, so I have no reason to lie to you.

I don’t trust that for a second.

Martein immediately darts over to them, checking to see what the fuck just happened.

Aislinn is lying on the ground, incapacitated.

She begins doing standard checks to look for any possible causes of the current situation.

The only evidence of a problem Martein can find is the leaves coming from Aislinn’s hair.

Martein, having no idea whatsoever as to what just happened, carefully lifts Aislinn up before walking into the forest with no regard for the consequences or her own safety, heading straight for the stones at the centre, taking great effort to make sure that Aislinn remains unharmed and as undisturbed as possible by the carrying.

Aislinn is out, so they remain completely undisturbed. The circle see to have a strange, black fog, something is very wrong.

Martein just gently puts them down in the centre of the circle, having no idea what else to do, then backs away slowly, observing what happens very carefully.

The fog quickly obscures Aislinn from sight. A strange figure appears, but only for a moment.

Why should I believe that? You are not welcome here for a reason.

I only lie for professional reasons. I'm not on a job, so I have no reason to lie to you.

I don’t trust that for a second.

Martein immediately darts over to them, checking to see what the fuck just happened.

Aislinn is lying on the ground, incapacitated.

She begins doing standard checks to look for any possible causes of the current situation.

The only evidence of a problem Martein can find is the leaves coming from Aislinn’s hair.

Martein, having no idea whatsoever as to what just happened, carefully lifts Aislinn up before walking into the forest with no regard for the consequences or her own safety, heading straight for the stones at the centre, taking great effort to make sure that Aislinn remains unharmed and as undisturbed as possible by the carrying.

Aislinn is out, so they remain completely undisturbed. The circle see to have a strange, black fog, something is very wrong.

[they easily are able to catch up to it, tackling it to the ground and sinking their teeth into its neck. they look up as it begins to grow weak, frowning. they begin to search for their observer idly while the deer goes limp.]

I am Aislinn, the guardian of this forest. I am not after your catch just so you know, I mostly photosynthesize

like a plant? [they relax, though still alert, and rock back to sit on their haunches.]

Yeah, like a plant. Being a forest spirit has advantages.

Why should I believe that? You are not welcome here for a reason.

I only lie for professional reasons. I'm not on a job, so I have no reason to lie to you.

I don’t trust that for a second.

Martein immediately darts over to them, checking to see what the fuck just happened.

Aislinn is lying on the ground, incapacitated.

She begins doing standard checks to look for any possible causes of the current situation.

The only evidence of a problem Martein can find is the leaves coming from Aislinn’s hair.

I’m fine, just ran into the person who hurt me before. Luckily they didn’t pull any shit this time.

Glad you are okay. That must have been stressful, anything you need to help you unwind? I am happy to help

Oh, that’s not normal. I don’t know what caused it, but I just randomly passed out and I started sprouting leaves.

I don’t know what a doctor is but you can send someone if they are respectful and it will help you feel better. It doesn’t feel like anything bad, in fact, I have been feeling a bit stronger lately.

Huh, maybe it is a good sign then... that would be good, I think. I hope so, at least. Perhaps you might have a few new abilities soon?

Yeah, maybe! That would be really cool!

It would! I assume you would get some sort of plant powers, I am curious about what kind though...

That’s a good question, we will just have to wait and see.

Why should I believe that? You are not welcome here for a reason.

I only lie for professional reasons. I'm not on a job, so I have no reason to lie to you.

I don’t trust that for a second.

Martein immediately darts over to them, checking to see what the fuck just happened.

Aislinn is lying on the ground, incapacitated.