Aya nods at a Destin's worry realises that she too should be getting back. She stands up and smiles in farewell. "It was lovely to meet you, Destin! Truly, it was. I can't wait to see you again!" Before she headed off she remembered what she'd actually came to do and quickly picked some of the same leaves Destin had chosen earlier. With that done she crosses the river to head home.

Still seeing no sign of anyone, Marik shifted for just a moment and sniffed the air. Among the fresh scents of the trees he could hint just a faint whiff of rabbit blood and someone unfamiliar. It seemed someone was nearby. There was nothing surprising in that. There were often visitors to the forest, or it could be that character John who stuck around. Either way it was worth an investigation. He shifted back and headed in the direction the scent had come from.