Hushed Willows It was no accident

Totally!

When the pretty lady appeared, the shadow looked at her and seemed unfocused, as if he looked through her; but she spoke and his demeanor shifted slightly. He stood up again and shook snow from his shoulders.

What're you doing here? You're supposed to be back home in the forest. Nothin' for you here. There was a strange shine to his eyes, as if he looked at something glimmering and alive, but all that reflected from them was a vague image of Reverie. Can't be helped though. I was right - if you're here, I'm here too. No smoke without fire.

He began to stride towards her - around her, a little too close for comfort.