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"I could walk this path a thousand times and still be awestruck by your beauty.." a young Midlander spoke silently to himself as he strolled through the forest, head tilted upwards in unfaltering appreciation for the massive canopies that stretched dozens of yalms across in every direction far above him, blotting the cerulean sky with magnificent shades of emerald and copper. Closing his eyes slowly, he allowed himself a deep and relaxing breath of the fresh, forest air. The lulling aroma of foliage and tantalizing, yet gentle, sound of trickling water from a nearby stream were almost enough to lure one into a trance. Opening his eyes once more, he gave a quiet chuckle of contentment as he continued along the path.
“This way! A carriage has been caught in the crossfire!“
A gruff voice instructed from behind, breaking the once enchanting solace of the hyur's trek. Glancing over his shoulder, he witnessed three Wood Wailers charging past him in formation, weapons drawn in preparation, as they sped towards an attack, no doubt, that was occurring up ahead.
"Carriage...?"
Andre pondered for a moment if he had heard the wailer correctly. His casual and carefree expression slowly faded and morphed into a subtle, yet distinct grimace as he replayed the words in his head a number of times, the meaning of which slowly began to sink in as he returned to reality. If innocents were in danger then he had an obligation to offer his assistance.
Though times were more dangerous now, he was not highly cautious about taking such walks through the twelveswood surrounding Gridania. As a result, he was relatively, lightly-equipped. Regardless, he at least had his gladius with him, holstered by his side. Gripping his weapon firmly, he pressed it in place against his hip as he sprinted off in pursuit of the wailers to aid in their defence of the civilian caravan.
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Characters: Andre Winter (Hy'ur) / K'nahli Yohko (Miqo'te)