Welcome to Gaia! ::

Vence nodded as Phoenix caught up with him, and turned once more to follow the path.

The path was worn and torn. In some places, it was invisible, even. Vence relied on his memory of a past venture, though, and stuck to the path without difficulty.

"You see why people get lost so often. half the time, you can't see the path in front of you. and the trees are everywhere, so you feel enclosed. The old house should be coming up soon."

"Yep. Here's proof," he said, pointing ahead of him. A house could be seen hidden from view by the trees. Within a few seconds, an open area came into view, the house in the center.

"Here you are. Lucifer might show up, might not. Either way, it's polite to knock on the door," he said, smiling.

[I'll have to tell DT we're here...or I might not have to. whee ]

Vence shook his head, a smile on his face.

"Part ways? I'm sure we'll meet again, no doubt. In the meantime, just take care of yourself."

[Either she'll find out, or I'll PM her a message, k?]

Vence though for a moment before speaking.

"A few words in the Elvish language. Originally meant as a greeting, but it can be used for farewells. It suits one who is learning magic, as well.

Tae kyr thyseli veli olaes o, vaeli jholi ail os caes, eil si mas shar olaes o. May good fortune rule over you, peace live in your heart, and the stars watch over you."

Vence gave a bow, smiling as he did so, and turned to leave.

[Vence has left Galgorra Forest, entering the Edge of the Forest]

(appears in a poof of smoke* 'tis I! lol sweatdrop I mean, i'm here :3)

From inside the house at the repsonse there was the raised voice of a child and the sound of scuffling. Soon the door opened to a small girl of about 6, with long forest-brown hair.

"Umm..hello, missy." She said, staring up at Pheonix with big dark eyes.

"Lyna, who is it?" An older female voice called from inside.

"Itsa lady, mum." The girl called back, and then looked back eagerly at the stranger.

"Well, ask her in then, don't just leave her standing outside!" The older woman laughed. Lyna bobbed in compliance and smiled at Pheonix.

"Umm..Come inside missy, please."

She opened the door wider. Inside there was a large round house with a fire in the centre where the roof opened out to a chimney for the smoke. Around there were stacked shelves full fo goods, a cauldron over the fire, and various curtains that dangled off long poles that seeme dto act like room dividors for bedrooms.

Outside the house their were various small pens and patches fo vegeatbles. A sheep bleated at Pheonix.

The little girl hooked her small hand in Pheonix's and led her in.

Lyra hung around the stranger curiously.

"I am." Lucifer walked forwards. She was in her 30s, fairly tall and dressed ina long crimson skirt and white top. Her hair was long and wood-elf green, and she had dark brown eyes. Most startlingly, she had small brown bat-wings emerging from her backless top, that hung casually as she walked about.
Her eyes scanned over Pheonix in curisoity and she gave a bright smile.

"Nice to meet you, what's your name? I'm sorry about my daughter, she inists on answering the door, but doesn't remember how to be a good hostess some of the time. We don't get many visitors, as you can imagine."

She gestured vaugely with a hand, indicating their remote location, and guided Pheonix inside. She talked with a fairly educated accent not native to the Town, and spoke friendlily, a little too quickly. She hadn't had visitors in a long time and enjoyed the new company.

"I can get you soe tea, if you like. I have many types of tea..."

She then paused, as if only just relaising that she was smothering Pheonix in welcome. She laughed softly at herself and then motioned for Pheonix to take a seat one one of the low setees.

"I'm sorry. I'm talking to much. What did you say your name was again?"