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A scary experience that threatens life, can impact those involved. Scar their memories, even when they are unharmed. They spread their fear to others, as a warning. That warning can evolve into a story, or a rumor. Lumine is very familiar with the way words can shape the past. Storytelling a hobby of his. When he heard about the white rabbit that turned out to be a shifter, he couldn't help but wonder if the stories were true. Of course there were dangers in the land. But the story seemed to come from several sources, which made him wonder which were true, and which were fiction. Being that the whispers fell on his ears, meant that they originated close to the cave he worked in. That did not bode well for his brothers, if such a threat wandered into the dark.

With this information, Lumine walked from his home to work in the caves, but carried an air of caution. Traveling at the ready to run, or defend himself, should the need arise. Nothing close by went with out a gaze as he scanned the area, looking for trouble.

The morning breeze gently sways the trees. The crisp air, cool and soothing. Birds singing their song, and calling out for love. These sounds meant that typically, no danger is in the area. Lumine takes a deep breath, and exhales, to still his nerves. Hopefully, there is no danger here after all.

Following a beaten path that many have crossed, he wonders if anyone else is out this early, heading out for the day.

Lumine gazed to the side of the tree line, noticing movement. This area is busy, so he tried not to startle till he knew if danger is about to join him. As a green mare stepped out, he released the breath he didn't realize he had been holding. Not a scary rabbit, dripping with blood, about to shift into a walker. Such a silly notion. Perhaps his intuition on the story being fable had been right.

The emerald wind is still ahead on the path, a ways away from him. She has yet to notice him. He watches as she explores. A smile crosses his face, watching her curiosity. The way she tossed her head, made him think of someone about to embrace what the day brought to them. He had seen many on this path, but he hadn't seen her before.

Lumine smiles as she looks his way, observing him. As she greets him, he gives a dip of his head, being polite. "Greetings stranger." he replies back to her, with a quiet laugh. "Are you new to these parts?" he inquires. If she is new, then she might not of heard of the potential of dangers. What a weird conversation this would make if not. It would be cruel not to warn her. But also not so kind to tell of a scary beast that might roam the lands, eager to hunt. At least she had wings. if she got spooked by his warning, she could fly away to safety.

Stopping his advance along the trail, Lumine smiles. "My brothers and I have been around for a while now. Always out a bit early though, when heading into the mines. I don't always cross paths with those that live in the area. I do hope it is a nice morning though. I've heard of a danger in the vicinity. A shifter threat. Have you heard of these rumors or seen anything suspicious?"

Up ahead in the distance, another creature stirs. Long, slender ears, twitch, listening to the voices that carry on the wind. Unfamiliar with anything here, paws stretch out, and they rise from the bush. With a twitch of a tail, a blush colored rabbit, casually strolls towards the sound. Not seeing anything right away.

Lumine's eyes dart away from the mare, hearing something else in the area. The feathers on his head twitch, and fan up, slightly ruffled. The fire in his eyes, looking back on the mare. His voice drops. "Please don't be alarmed, but we are not alone. Probably just another soquili out early this morning. Miss..?" he prompts for her name. Saying to not be alarmed, after he just asked her about a shifter being in the area. Good one Lumine. He would have to work on his approach. Perhaps he had spent too much time in the caves as of late, and it was effecting his ability to be social.

"A shifter, yes. A creature in this case, that looks like a white rabbit. However, it can shift into a Soquili. They use this ability to inflict harm. The story of such an evil, took place here, or so it's said." he said as he observed the long green pinions of her wings. At least she could fly away, should trouble greet them. Then he had his axe and his fleet hooves to help him flee any dangers. "It is not uncommon, to have dangers, however, there is always a time and a place. Usually. This one seems brave enough to venture out during the day, instead of lurking in the shadows.." his voice trails off as he watches a blush colored blur up ahead. He nods his chin to the approaching Soquili behind her. "Perhaps, stand by my side, just in case. I am no warrior, but I will do my best to give you time to escape. Before making my own, should the need arise. Let's hope that isn't a shifter, though it does seem to be a rabbit, which is concerning."

Velveteen padded along the path, lazy, and casual in his advance. Sure enough, two locals were up ahead. At least, he assumed they were locals. They didn't have long ears, like him and his brethren did. Of course, he had done exactly as his brother Lavender, and gotten lost. Even his familiar wasn't to be seen. They had all got so excited when they got here, they split off and trotted away in different directions. They really should of had a better game plan. He was unawares that there is danger in the area. Something about a shifter...!! Oh shiii... His eyes get wide. Back home, they had eagle shifters, that would hunt him and his brothers. They stayed in groups, so they wouldn't be easy targets. He wasn't in a group though...which makes him an easy target!!! "Ahhhh!!!!" he exclaims as his big feet move quickly to close the distance between him and the two strangers.

Long slender ears, flip and twitch, tuning in to the whispers up ahead.

Lumine's feathers fan out fully. "Woah woah!!" he calls out to the rabbit, about to draw his axe. A second scream joins the cacophony of chaos, coming from Caolfhinn. "Everyone stop!" he raises his tone, and hovers over his axe strapped to his side. Not wanting to over react, just because everyone is yelling! The rabbit stops dead in it's tracks, and drops to the ground, shivering. Well, that's interesting. Not the behavior of a predator he would imagine. Lumine is not as familiar with their lies as others might be. "Everyone take a deep breath."

Velveteen didn't know why the mare started screaming too! Is it too late?! Is the shifter here!? Is this black and teal bird with rocks on it's back the shifter?! "OH HOLY OATS!! he thinks as his drops to the ground. Or maybe he is supposed to make himself look bigger!! Too late for that now!! Covering his eyes with his ears, he listens to the words of the other. "Please don't eat me." he says in a whimper.

"Wait..what?" Lumine's eyebrow crunches. "We thought you might eat us!"

Velveteen gives them both a very confused look, then as things click into place, he stomps a paw on the ground and laughs. "I don't eat meat!" he pauses his laugh, getting serious again. "You're... aww pellets. This is embarrassing. I was listening to what I could hear of your conversation, and seem to have made a grave mistake." he laughs nervously, standing up and pawing the grass off his legs.

Lumine relaxes. "I think the mistake is all mine. I seem to have over analyzed my trip this morning, and caused a bit of confusion to all of us. Let's start over. I'm Lumine." he says to them both. "Caolfhinn you said, right? Apologies if I'm saying it wrong."

The blush rabbit gives a forced grin. These locals are curious.. Shrugging it off, he gives his name. "I am Velveteen. I'm a rabbit...not a shifter..." he says with a shake of his head. "Where I come from, shifters look like hawks!! Never a rabbit." he says with a serious nod.