Haunted Wood The sun also rises

the elk had begun to back toward the waters. the young woman from brecheliant broke ranks to stalk closer. and their heads had all been turned by the flash of vermillion who had come closer. 

"you there!" germanicus shouted to @Reyes. "take point, opposite me!" he stepped closer to the brecheliant leader, nudging her back with no sort of formality as the hooves rose upon over their heads.

the elk bellowed.

the eagle searched for the eye of the shadow, urging him to aid the blood-red stranger who seemed ready to lend his strength.