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[color=C284AB][i][b]Location[/b] [color=bdbdbd]⋗[/color] [/i][/color] The Patch > The Forest
[color=C284AB][i][b]Interactions[/b] [color=bdbdbd]⋗[/color] [/i][/color] Zhalia [@Benzaiten], Simon [@Prosaic], Phalko [@CasLink], Scott [@Blizz]
[color=C284AB][i][b]School of Magic[/b] [color=bdbdbd]⋗[/color] [/i][/color] Enchantment, Abjuration & Divination
[color=C284AB][i][b]Items[/b] [color=bdbdbd]⋗[/color] [/i][/color] N/A
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[color=darkgray]Manon was touched by the kindness shown to her in a matter of minutes. She felt guilty for not reaching out sooner. Both Zhalia and Simon had included her in their trek. Though she was unsure of a walk in the forest being relaxing and fun, if she went along with others she was sure it would be enjoyable, if nothing else the conversation would not be boring. She was especially excited to learn more about the two of them. Manon had only been there for about three months now and she was still seeing new people whenever she left her home. 

Zhalia struck her off guard. She hadn't expected to meet another person from her home country. It wasn't like she was hiding it. Her accent all but gave her away the moment she uttered any word. [color=C284AB]"Yes, I am from France. I moved here a few months ago. I am afraid I do not know many others."[/color] Even saying those words was embarrassing. Someone with public relations accolades should be meeting more people. Shipden was different though.

[color=C284AB]"I would love to accompany you if you two don't mind."[/color] Before they could all make their way to the forest, more people joined them. One was a young Asian individual and the other was a rather attractive-looking man who she had seen around before. Since this was not her own expedition, she felt rather silly saying they could join them. Instead, Manon left it to Zhalia and Simon to extend the invitation as they did for her. Manon would be kidding herself if she said she wasn't excited at this new opportunity to learn about another person.

Once all seemed set and done, they were on their way to help look for herbs and plans.

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The forest itself stood, both menacing and beautiful. A subtle warning for anyone daring to enter. And yet, their group dared. Manon was not well-versed in flora so she allowed the others to search for the necessary bounty. Instead, Manon's senses were alerted elsewhere. A handy skill to have when facing foes, Manon's danger sense triggered. She quickly glanced around, seeing if the threat was obvious, but it was not. Not difficult to imagine the thick forest would hide many threats. She debated telling the others, but felt it was in their best interest. She would not forgive herself if they were harmed and she stood there and said nothing.

[color=C284AB]"Be mindful. There is danger around us. I suggest we tread carefully. And keep your guards up."[/color][/color]