Yuto knew the stories of this forest, of the strange and fantastic sights it held that man was better off not knowing, yet even with the warnings, he was not prepared for sight of her.

She appeared to be a normal human at first glance; however her downy white cape hid swan wings where her arms should be. Behind her flowing green gown, he thought he saw webbed feet.

"Don't be afraid," A useless warning coming from a hunter as himself; still he didn't wish to harm this beautiful creature. "Tell me, what's your name?"

"Names have power among the changeling," Her voice was a small, fragile thing. "For a human to receive a changeling's name would be to accept their hand in marriage."

"What?" Yuto flushed beet red. "I didn't mean to be so forward, I just-" he was interrupted by bright laughter, and he found the changeling girl smiling from ear to ear.

"I'm only joking. My name's Ruri. It's nice to meet you, human." For a second, the forest seemed less dangerous than it had before.