Haunted Wood just an animal looking for a home

He needed to talk to Maia, he'd decided, so Coriander had started to head in the direction of Brecheliant. The land was beginning to become more familiar to him; the time he spent traveling blurred to a pleasantly dull repetition. No pressure. No worries. Just the open road. At least until he reached Brecheliant.
The appearance of a stranger broke the monotony. Coriander didn't mind. Hello, He called out with an amiable grin. Fine day, isn't it? And it was, as far as he was concerned — a bit chilly, but sunny and clear. He was in a good mood, and welcomed new company for now. Meeting Ruenna had turned out rather well, so he felt more optimistic than usual, too. Why not make another friend?