Anise nodded as Chris introduced himself and sympathized with his sentiment about what this forest was like. Ultimately, experience would be the greatest teacher here, but even the slightest bit of preparation could save his life, even if that preparation was just information. "I know... You'll know how to react when it happens. Whatever it ends up being." She was referring to the forest in general. She didn't know any other way to explain how this forest was other than as a living thing.

Anise glanced around as she heard Simon's voice echo through the forest. Something happened to him. Even with the previous mistrust between her and the group he was with when she met them, she felt concerned.

[quote=Chris]"Do you know of anyone else here in the forest?" [/quote]

Apparently, Chris was also concerned about others, but not in the same way that Anise felt. She nodded. "I know of plenty, this one's name is Simon. He came here just like you and me. I thought he would join the Pirates, but if he's still where I think he might be then I'm not sure what to think. Either way, I want to help him if he's hurt."

Anise pulled the hawk mask down and used the clarity of vision it gave to help find Simon. While it didn't grant her night vision, somehow she knew where things were. She could tell where the stream was so she could use its waters to heal injuries. She walked cautiously back to where the conflict between her and the others happened. She was surprised to see that all had vacated the area except for Simon.

He was laying on his back, swearing out loud. She ran up to him and knelt down next to him to check his injuries. She found his hands were burned and one eye way badly damaged. "Simon! Oh gods! Can you stand? I can help you get to the healing waters. I know where the stream is." She offered to support him, even though she probably wasn't going to be tall enough to make a comfortable support. She was so used to operating on her own as of late that she didn't even consider to ask Chris for assistance.