Hideaway Strath Tell it on the mountain

He countered with a challenge before taking off into the forest, his long runner's legs quickly carrying him away from Bat. She made a halfhearted effort to chase him, though she quickly slowed down and a little breathlessly shouted, "Good luck!" It came out a little sarcastic (probably because it was shortly followed by a loud laugh) but the sentiment was genuine.

She waited to catch her breath, then spun, heading back toward the stone gateway. She wouldn't go back to the plateau just yet, though Bat wasn't quite sure where she'd head next.