The travels to Forest Song were relatively quiet all the way until they got there. After leaving the family with Luciel, she headed back to her sister's lodging's where she and Verdal made an attachment sculpted from the earth, rock and roots from the surrounding area, their current residence while in Forest Song. It was enough space to prepare meals, keep equipment and sleep for the night if conditions weren't favourable outside.
It quickly became a home for Terintha, a sanctuary where she can lose herself into the whispers, calls and noises of nature. More often than not, she would end up in the Dream, where she could detect slight problems with the surrounding area. Something she would be prefer doing that being involved with leading people.
"Terintha…"
Verdal stood before here, taking off his tabard and dressing in more casual clothing; simple jerkin and leather trousers and footwear, "Are you alright? You've been quiet… More so than usual."
Terintha sighed, and lied down on the furs on the floor, "Verdal, I… I don't want to be responsible for people. I can't…"
Verdal strode over to her, "Teri, you're taking those words that draenei said to heart?"
"But… what if it's true? People will want to seek me out for words of wisdom…" Terintha looked into her lover's eyes, her hands idly entangling themselves into his dark green locks.
"You're taking this all too seriously? He was just speaking words. But what truth was behind them? Where were these followers you've inspired? Surely they would've been here by now. Plus, you will not guide them alone…" He leaned forward and lifted her crescent moon tiara and kissed her forehead.
She smiled, "I'd appreciate that." The two embraced.
Morning light shone through the cracks and roots that made their shelter. Enough to wake Verdal, he shuffled slightly before sensing a presence and he shot up finding Shiyana waiting at the entrance of their abode. Regardless, he made sure a weapon was in reach before making contact, "Good morning, how may I help?"
Shiyana turned and smiled, "Good morning, friends. Did you rest well?" She got up and Verdal saw she was dressed in strange garments and was carrying a weapon…
"We did, yes…" Verdal said smiling before shaking Terintha awake gently. He got up and casually, placed on some slacks, suddenly remembering not everyone is comfortable with seeing others unclothed.
Terintha began grumbling protests in Darnassian before finding composure when seeing who was in their door way. She quickly reacted as Verdal threw a simple robe her way, "I'm sorry you saw us like this. How're you this morning?"
Shiyana dismissed with a snicker and a wave of her hand, "It's fine, Terintha. And I am quite well, this morning. I forget how beautiful dawns can be. Even such a small planet as Azeroth."
"Come, some tea at least," Terintha quickly got the fire going.
"If you insist, very well." Shiyana came in and made herself comfortable, while Terintha and Verdal tended to breakfast; a sharing bowl full of pieces of fruit, wheat biscuits, sweet bread and warm tea that was made of mainly milk.
Terintha spoke as they ate around the small table, "I have to apologise if I offended Razuun, or any of you, yesterday."
"Do not worry. No one's offended too much and Razuun is definitely not one to hold grudges." Shiyana smiled as she took a large bite of a melon slice. After swallowing she continued, "but I am here to ask for assistance. You see, I follow the ways of the Shaman, praising the elements. And I have heard the cries of the fires nearby."
"What calls?" Verdal spoke, pouring himself more tea.
"The cries… I can hear them during the night. The fires are calling for help as their do not like being used against their will. They are being used by some sort of group, so it is something I cannot handle alone…"
Verdal spoke with conviction, "of course we will help you. Where is this happening?"
"It is to the west," Shiyana looked in the general direction, as if she could see it from where she was.
"I can talk with the general, perhaps get a few more to help us," Terintha said before taking a bite of a biscuit.
Shiyana shook her head, "I can tell this army has a goal, and I don't want to hinder them. You will both do fine, I am confident."
"Understood. I assuming you want to us to go as soon as possible," Terintha asked topping up her own cup.
"Yes. Preparations are of course necessary, though."
Terintha nodded, "Of course. We will be ready in a couple of hours. Are you going to stay?"
Shiyana shook her head, "I will inform Razuun what we've planned. He may not like it, and will probably insist to come."
"What've your daughter?" Verdal asked.
"It is already arranged for her to be taught by a sentinel captain. So she will be away, and hopefully she will be told the story of our victory rather than our defeat." Shiyana spoke rather bluntly slightly throwing the atmosphere into an awkward area.
Terintha felt the familiar chill of fear. Facing the possibility of death was something had experienced a fair few times in her lifetime, yet never getting used to it. Each time seemed more possible and colder than the last. This time it was pushed aside by her resolve, she couldn't stop now for her duty needed her; the world needed her.
"Meet me at pathway, next to the large apple tree." Shiyana made it obvious she was getting ready to leave and night elves took it as a hint to get prepared.
Terintha wore her usual druidic attire; tight black leather covered with a layer of dark blue feathers which hung from the neck. Her leather shorts stopped just below the knee, made of the same material as her top. Along the sides were more dark blue feather and below the waist strap was bright silver sign of the crescent moon, matching signs were tattooed on the back of her hands and marked on her dark-feathered footwear.
Verdal wore the latest sentinel chest, arm and leg guards. On top of that he wore the Silverwing tabard. Strapped to his too waist was two blades, both imported from the Eastern Kingdoms, but of excellent design and enchantment.
"Have we got everything?" Verdal spoke as he tied his hair back.
Terintha waited at the doorway and looked back, "I believe so. Anything else we need I'm sure will be provided by us by the forest."
Verdal nodded, before striding out their home while Terintha followed.
