Lee was startled by Lancer's sudden appearance, he had half expected her to still be inside messing with Saber. Instead she made an argument that was extremely convincing, but Lee felt that this was the place were all the action would be. Unfortunately, having a bunch of blood thirsty Mages in an enclosed space with warriors made so serve them was not the best place to be. Especially since Saber would be after Lancer to restore her honor.

Lee looked back at Lancer to make a rebuttal, just in time to see her...

Lee instinctively covered his eyes and looked away, his cheek turning a light shade of pink as he did so. [color=SlateBlue]"Píngjìng, píngjìng, píngjìng."[/color] Lee mumbled over and over again in order to get himself to calm down. Lee hadn't a lot of experience dealing with women like Lancer, Lee wasn't even sure what type of woman Lancer was. Lee took a deep breath and let his hand fall from his eyes. Thankfully she was finished, and became serious again.

Her hand appeared on his shoulder and he was taken to a completely different area if the forest. Lee immediately felt blind.
          
His eyes still worked—he could see mottled light shining on the smooth, silver trunks of the wood, could track the shadows playing over the forest floor—but all he could find in any direction were the trees, stretching on and on over small rises and little streams into forever. He lost his sense of direction, swatted nervously at small biting flies while the pool of sweat on his back grew thicker and slicker. Birds sang above him. Leaves rustled on the path below. The earthy scent of decaying vegetation filled his nostrils.

He had to admit that the trees were beautiful. They stretched to vast heights, higher than the scrubby things he’d seen out on the plains of China's country side, or even the massive oaks in the Mik Family mansion. Some of them were so tall their tops were hidden by the leaves of smaller trees, others so thick that it would have taken two long-limbed men holding hands to reach around them. They smelled good, too; the air was perfumed with a sweet, flowery odor that reminded him of a scent his mother sometimes wore.
          
They made him uncomfortable all the same. He had grown used to being able to see for miles over the plains, used to smelling what was coming on the wind on China's country side.

[color=SlateBlue]"Alright Lancer, I don't know about romantic, but if you say this is the best course of action, so be it.[/color] Lee said as he studied their surroundings. Despite that, Lee still longed to see what was going on in Linden. Lee shrugged it off and began walking into the forest.

[color=SlateBlue]"Begin working on the Temple, I have to go take care if something."[/color] Lee called as he waved goodbye. 

Lee walked beeper into the forest, despite his feeling uncomfortable, he still pressed on. He could hear the sounds of rushing, like wind in the mountains or water. Lee found what he was looking for, a waterfall. Standing from afar, Lee gazed at the waterfall, he could not deny the excellence of the Creator of such a wonder that softened the earth, provided water for the soil and let the tourist enjoy the beauty of nature . No wonder many people were fascinated by this work.

Lee took of his jacket and dress shirt, placing his them on a rock near the bank of the fall. He also took of his boots and socks for good measure. 

Lee's feet plunged into the icy waters of the falls. This would be the best place to meditate, it was beautiful, and the sound of rushing water actually soothed his soul. Lee waded over to a rock directly under the waterfall, it's cold embrace calming him. With the series if events that had thrust him into a War he had no reason to join, he had to wonder, why was he chosen. He had no desire, no wish that needed to be fulfilled. If Lee was going to take part in this war, he needed to figure out what his heart desired to attain so much, that the Grail heeded its call. 


[@Turboshitter]