[@Ermine] [@Rekaigan]

Araris sighed. He had planned to go alone, but then these two had shown up and now one wanted her friend to join. As they were talking, they were walking along a faint path in the plains. The walk had been suspiciously peaceful so far, but Araris still kept his eyes open for trouble. "No, three people is plenty for a small party. Anymore and the money and exp is spread too thin and other problems arise." He said flatly. Some movement caught his attention. "Also, larger parties scare rare monsters and attract--Watch out." Araris broke off, grabbed Rouge and pulled her out of the way as a [url=http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120903035037/finalfantasy/images/b/b1/Wildsnake_FFXII.jpg]giant snake[/url] burst up from the ground, poisonous fangs snapping. "It is a Wildsnake! Scatter! he shouted, his mind immediately running strategies, "Surround it and distract it, but stay away from those poisonous fangs and its tail. Most importantly, don't let it wrap around you!" He drew his sword with a swift motion and attacked, drawing it's attention.