Lila had some trouble with the bog, but thankfully her previous encounter afforded her some practice moving through it. This far it was still her least favorite place to visit. However once they reached solid ground the spider woman was able to move freely. The distance traveled on foot was not quite a problem. Her legs were not made of mostly muscle and acted more like hydraulics which made fatigue less of an issue.
When They came across some of the large flowers Lila approached them cautiously. Though sweet smelling she was not unaware that they could very well be poisonous. It was a mistake made in the past that she did not intend to repeat. As they trekked it was apparent that something was following. Lila could feel it in the air and the occasional glimpse. She was a little curious if she could catch whatever it was but that may not turn out to be a wise plan.
The forest seemed to go on forever. Each tree was much like the last. Were not for the sun they could have been in some trouble navigating. The fallen trees were of no consequence for Lila, but she stayed with the group using the height to take point until they were around the obstacle. By the time they found anything it was noon. Not far from them was a white pillar. Something spooked Grom and he took off with Kettle after. Hopefully Leon could hold on so as not to lose their supplies. Lila would likely be able to do alright with nothing, but the others may not be quite so accustomed to traveling so light. Looking back it was hard to tell where they had come. For Lila the only real indication was the thin trail of silk that she instinctively lay from time to time. However it was not continuous since they most likely were being followed. A magpie was nearby, something that at the moment looked rather appetizing.
Her concentration however was broken by a glimmer of red light that caused her to blink. Right, there was still the pillar to investigate. Glancing upward in the trees she spotted the source of the ruby colored glint. Which should she check first? Deciding that she could reach the ruby more easily than the others she left the pillar to them. Having a singular focus at the moment she had yet to notice the shadowy figure. Lila's unique physiology made ascending the tree a simple task and when she reached the ruby she pulled to free it from the bark.
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