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Thankfully, it seemed like she was correct in thinking there didn't seem to be anything to worry about. The trees created a natural barrier too thick to see through and too difficult to even traverse unless she wanted to just try burning everything down. (Which, while fun, probably wouldn't be helpful.) The only concerning thing was how quiet it was. No animals. Nothing. Reminded her of the calm after some...experiments.

And then a scream.

Ah, there it was.

Zasada 'hurried' back. That is to say, she decided to simply walk at a leisurely pace. No sense in drawing attention to herself, though she did make a point to keep moving. Immediately, something was wrong - where had Longgui gone? She let the others explain before offering any input herself.

[color=f6989d]"Ehh...so something had snatched our dear friend within the blink of an eye - while no one was actually looking, hm?"[/color] The Ursus considered Wu's plans. It wasn't half bad, but common sense here would tell them to stay together...yet that didn't seem to have helped Longgui. [color=f6989d]"Normally its best to stick together, yes...but I don't think that would help us here, hm?"[/color] Zasada knelt next to Ibon, offering a canteen of alcohol. [color=f6989d]"It may not help, but it might. Come on, stand up we got to get moving. Be a big girl, eh?"[/color] It probably didn't sound like the sincerest of encouragements, but Zasada never sounded sincere in the first place. She was however, offering her the canteen of the goods which was just about as much of a sign of trust and friendship Zasada had ever given anyone.

Whatever had taken their comrade was able to do so in the middle of broad daylight, while they were together, and supposedly right under their noses. Which meant...it was fast. Precise - and deadly. So why hadn't it just killed all of them?

There were a few clues, but she wasn't willing to bet on any particular cause just yet.

[color=f6989d]"Rex, carry Blizzard and take point."[/color] Despite obviously a bit under the influence still, she hadn't lost the ability to make sound decisions. Probably. Might as well put that tactical training she had to use. She might not have the most conventional training at leadership out in the field, but she had led people before even if they had just been scientists or researchers. [color=f6989d]"Ibon, I want you to stay back with me."[/color] She would gently, but firmly grab the Liberi by her arm and attempt to pull her up. [color=f6989d]"Walk quickly, but carefully, and no resting until we get to Riventor."[/color]