-=Araina=-
The chatter of the group amused the druidess, even causing the faintest flicker of a smile to ghost her lips before she caught herself. Perhaps other than the stoic Caleb and the silent Syranni, she could peg each and every one of her companions personalities simply from their idle chatter or lingering gazes, their facial twitches and their habitual quirks.
If anyone had tried to read Araina in the same way though, they would most likely come up empty handed. As the rest spoke amongst themselves, she stood still amongst the tree line and even as all eyes turned to their employer, the elusive and enigmatic Zedek, the druid still kept the side of her lean frame pressed lightly against the bark.
It was only after he had laid down his plans for the group that she drew in a subtle yet quickened breath. We’re going to a city…. Her eyes narrowed at the thought before settling into a blank stare as she focused on their intrepid leader, the Paladin, instead.
One last figure came from their tent towards the campfire as the humans began to gather their accoutrements. Balthazar, as he called himself, caused the fine hairs upon her arms and the back of her neck to rise. Though all humans seemed to be an affront against nature, this shadowy figure seemed even more so though she couldn’t quite peg down the reasoning.
Perhaps it was the subtle facial expressions that crossed his countenance even when there was no one speaking to him. Perhaps he was simply an imaginative soul who played out scenarios in his head while keeping his words to his self. Still, at least someone that was obviously unsettled was easier to plan around than those that pretended neutrality while hiding evil intent.
The druidess shook her head once, long flame-like locks tousling gently about her lithe form as she wandered towards Syranni and her steed. Laying a calm hand upon the horses flank to let it know that she approached from behind, she skimmed her hand over the rest of its coat until she was about to touch the ranger’s leg then withdrew her hand to her side once more. Looking up to the ranger, she smiled truly and inclined her head towards the girl. “Our time in the forest grows to a close.” She voiced her thoughts, to no one in particular yet she knew that the other woodland elf felt the same. “Let us hope that we do not accidentally kill someone in this human city.” As she turned to await Caleb’s lead, she planted her staff firmly into the ground beside her.