[center][img]https://i.ibb.co/FBrdjSk/image.png[/img][h3]Malphas
In The Woods[/h3][@Rune_Alchemist][/center]
It seemed that Malphas underestimated his ability to jump. Rather than leaping to the treetops of this forest, he instead found himself face-first into the ground! Not realizing that one of the hunters had followed him, Malphas wondered if this was truly the end set up for him. Perhaps those scheming against him had finally decided to act against him! And to do so while he was already taking his leave? [url=https://youtu.be/J0BciHfsU7k]So uncivilized...[/url]

About twenty seconds later, and about fifteen seconds after Malphas resigned to his fate, he was lifted up by the villager who had tripped him earlier. It was from there that Malphas had recognized her in full, the huntress he had gotten to know a lot of the night prior! Was she here to continue their nightly escapades [i]now[/i], or...

"[color=lightblue]Ah, how could I forget? Malphas, although I'm sure you're quite familiar with calling out to it last nightx[/color]" Malphas chuckled as he was lifted up, dusting himself off rather quickly. For a man such as Malphas, who loved his followers like they were his own, recalling the names of past lovers was child's play, no matter how drunk he was. "[color=lightblue]I see now that you have a talent for making me fall for you then, Soyala[/color]

"[color=lightblue]It is a shame you caught me with my pants down, [i]again[/i]. I've never traveled through the woods alone, much less used something like this.[/color]" Malphas blushed as he drew his bow out, flexing the string. "[color=lightblue]Not my style, admittedly, although I still wish to learn how to use it as it was given to me as a gift. I'm sure you understand.[/color]"

Malphas was quite surprised that Soyala had known about his quest. Disregarding how loud he might have been about it, Malphas was sure that the vision he had regarding that place was something of his own. Perhaps he should keep his big mouth more closed next time. Still, to see that the huntress is granting her aide regardless... Perhaps Malphas can indeed make something of an ally out of her.

"[color=lightblue]Whatever do you mean? You were quite fine following my directions earlier.[/color]" Malphas gave a teasing wink as he let his tongue out, walking ahead. "[color=lightblue]Very well, then. I'll lead the way. Feel free to do as you please. All I ask in return is that you [i]believe in me[/i].[/color]" With a playful hum, Malphas continued his march for the temple, keeping an eye out for that same flower the foxy merchant had asked him to find.

"[color=lightblue]I must ask, by the way, Soyala.... but is there anything that interests you about the temple? Perhaps something interesting enough for you to follow me to it? I'm quite new to this place, so I'm not too sure of the tales surrounding it, myself...[/color]"