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[color=C0C0C0][i]What?[/i][/color] Nothing Lilie said made a lick of sense regardless of context. An aquatic cat turned rainbow tiger was preposterous enough without the sorry excuse of an explanation but Ben was also greatly concerned as to [i]why[/i] she felt the need to follow it. His sense of time had been warped slightly by the numerous illusions but he was more than certain that their time was running out. If she was convinced it was a challenge, her action in following the mysterious creature was taking them off course. He would like to think the challenges were purely beneficial but without an accompanying riddle he could not see why this was the right decision. 

The two did eventually come to a stop but Lilie's silence gave Ben anxiety. [i][color=C0C0C0]What if it's an illusion? Or worse, an opportunity from the practical to steer us away?[/color][/i] Ben thought. Before he could express his urgency however what sounded like thunder cracked nearby. Normally that would have at least called for action but as he reached into empty pockets and had yet to have his sight restored, he realized he was useless. He strained his ears though the action was unnecessary; they were told to leave.

A small bump told him that Lilie had backed up into him and he saw it as good a sign as any. His touch was a little clumsy but he was certain he now held her by her shoulders. She was frightened; but why? There was little threat to what the voice said and his initial assumption was that it was an authority figure of sorts.

[color=C0C0C0]"Forgive us, we've lost our way,"[/color] Ben said. [color=C0C0C0]"We assumed the creature had been part of the practical. We will leave quietly."[/color]

If this man posed any danger he would think of another plan. For now, diplomacy to clear up the confusion was first and foremost. He hoped his words were enough to clear up the confusion.