[i]"Yes, it is good that you are unharmed, but to be clear, they did not do anything to harm you, correct? That influences how I must deal with them."[/i] Juran clarified. 

[i]"They...didn't hurt anyone. Not really. Deerz pushed me a bit, but nothing else."[/i] Kaleeth answered, still somewhat frightened, and quite confused. 

Juran hummed a moment, then nodded. [i]"Thank you. I will order them to no cause you problems no longer, but do not let down your guard while you are here. Now, why is it that you were searching for me?"[/i]

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"Sure, if you're still in the mood for it when we're done." Ahnasha answered. "Your beast should be reasonably satisfied either way, as long as you give it a chance to feast. I might be able to help you with the bow, depending on how much of a drop we can get on them. There is no guarantee we will be able to find them, I should say, but I think we have a pretty good chance at it. They would be making camp at some distance from the road, and I doubt there would be any scents other than them in the area, aside from wild animals. If we do catch their scent, then it shouldn't be hard to follow them. I'll let you take the lead on this hunt, so you can practice your tracking skills. I haven't seen you hunt in a while, so I do look forward to seeing how you've improved." 

Ahnasha stopped in place and took a hold of Rhazii's hand. She was smiling warmly, then after a moment, pulled Rhazii into a hug. "Look, I know this isn't easy. The first kill is never easy, but you are brave for being willing to try, and strong enough to push through your fears. I am proud of you, Rhazii. I'm proud of how far you've come, and I know you'll make for a powerful warrior. Now, why don't you find us a spot to offload whatever we don't need. I will [i]not[/i] be hunting in a stupid dress." She laughed.