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Kane nodded, confirming Rhys's information. Picking up traces of scent from the atmosphere. They might even be in view if it wasn't for the forest in the way. Not that he was complaining about the cover. It was loose enough that someone might spot them from the sky but down here you would have to be pretty close to actually see someone. His eyesight didn't really help all that much. In this situation the pair of them complimented each other's capabilities perfectly.

"I can smell the wood smoke from here. Seems like they were cooking recently, with the wind direct..."

He broke off suddenly, into silence. Although it wasn't actually silence for him, through the wind and ambiance of wild life he could pick up what sounded like the screech of an eagle. He wasn't mistaken either, having grown up with Via he could recognize the call of an eagle anywhere. He sighed, guess she wanted his attention. Surely she couldn't have lost them. He didn't harbor any ill will against her, essentially family.

"Damn bird. You probably didn't hear it but Via is up ahead being noisy. No idea what she is up to. Maybe she spotted the two girls."

With that he set his staff into the ground and took a moment to close his eyes. Stretching his mind out towards his friend and companion. When he opened them again his vision was as clear as it would be if he focused. The images that he received weren't his own though. Although when he spoke it was for Rhys. Via's beak that was unsuited for human sounds anyway even if he could take command of it. Surely the bird was being a pain deliberately.

"Oh shit Via. Really?"

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Even after having a meal Via had no problem snaffling up the tidbit tossed to her. She liked her friends already. Although they didn't like her. She was very disappointed after the younger human stoped the pup from coming closer. That would've been proof she was trustworthy and Blue was going to be her friend. Then again the little wolf pup was a little small to play with, not without accidentally hurting him. She would wait for Kane, he would find her eventually and they would all have new friends. Of course for an adult bird she was remarkably naive in some ways. Completely unaware or ignoring how Rhys and Tyron would respond to another encounter with humans.

Yet she still didn't take threats kindly, while the buttering up had got her feeling rather pleasant. She was a beautiful bird, and it was nice of them to notice. Of course she had no intent on leaving. Instead she hopped to the side, watching Taralie slightly aggressively and cautiously. Half screeching, half hissing at her. Via wasn't afraid of a human, at least she would't be if she let her pride get a hold but arrows were scary things to a flying creature. The screech wasn't all that loud. It wouldn't carry particularly far, but it was far enough for Kane's ears to catch unknown to her.

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"Two girls and a wolf cub. They look really similar, probably sisters since the eldest isn't old enough to be the mother."

Tyron confirmed when his senses fully withdrew to his body. He sighed, even he had no clue what went through Via's bird brain. She may be more intelligent then the usual animal but the pranks she pulled bordered on stupid. At least to his mind, he was always one to be sure of what he was doing. He even took a small guilty pleasure in knowing more then others and operating fine while others were confused. Via was a sort of anchor, a touch of realism to dampen any sense of superiority. That was a good thing he had to admit to himself, otherwise he would feel like taking responsibility for the world, to exaggerate slightly.

"I have no idea why she is there but Via is right in front of them. So far it doesn't look like anything is happening. They're focused on her and from what I figure we're coming in from the back. The oldest looks tough and I spotted a pair of bows with them. She may be the hunter. Although why her sister is tagging along I can't imagine. The girl looks like she couldn't handle a fight."

With further reconnaissance completed Kane started off again. Slightly less cautious about tracks, instead he was listening to what Rhys had to say, if anything. Now they had a good grip on where the targets were he agreed with Rhys. A pair of young men, a hyena and a eagle were more then a match. Again it lit the doubts about whether the eldest girl was a hunter or not.