[center]Skye stroked Benvolio on the head. She sat on the grass in silence, surrounded by the other guardians. The others were inside already and Skye's heart was pounding. She took deep, heavy breaths. Right now, she was regretful that she had left home, just what exactly had she gotten herself into? She shook her head, looking up only to catch the glimpse of the man who cannot speak.

He made a welcoming gesture. Directed at her.

She squeezed Benvolio's ear lightly and nodded, [b]"I-I'm coming,"[/b] she said in a soft, quiet voice, before patting the dog on the head. Standing up, she dusted the grass blades off her legs and made her way over to the man, ready to follow him into the grotto.[/center]