Someone was.. approaching? The two whirled around, Ikuto's expression remained as bored as ever. A look of surprise crossed Rhyme's face. There was actually a person in this forest.. Judging by how calm he was.. Well.. This was only one person that could be here. Red eyes lowered, hands twitching. Was this the man who triggered Aeos's change? Obviously, he couldnt have changed on his own. Considering their situation, Aeos wouldnt have left a constellation standing in this forest. This constellation was obviously standing--- floating but standing was a figurative word for living.

Iktuo must have came to the same realization and noticed, his arm wrapped around her neck to pull Rhyme back, holding her in his grip. "Stop." He whispered, only audible to the both of them. Rhyme didnt want to listen to his wise words at the moment.

"The dangers of this forest? We realized it quite late actually." She sought to reply cheerfully, trying to subtly escape from Ikuto's unreleasable grip. "Trust me, any couple would be out of their mind to have a honeymoon in a damp cave. Wouldn't you think so? After all, I'm sure you and Aeos weren't out here for a honeymoon."

"If this forest is so dangerous, I don't suppose you'll allow us to leave either?" Ikuto inquired, a hand now clasped over Rhyme's mouth to cover the protests that would surely come.

"..and call off your watchdog while you're at it too." Ikuto added, giving the other constellation a slight grin. Half-dead or not, both of them would get out of here. Somehow.