#dreaming

The blood drops have stopped, someone healed up or bound their wounds. The terrain is more coniferous forest... and scenes play out.

Red Riding hood chimera being attacked by a Wolf in Grandma Drag ....

A pig in a straw hut off the trod, cries in alarm as ANOTHER wolf BLOWS his flimsy house down. The Pig screams "Oh, I make poor live choices!"

And another scene has a village boy who looks a bit smirky yelling "WOLF! WOLF!" And riling his villagers up who go out to check.

...there seems to be a trend here...

Ruzgarla says "I think I've heard of this place, it is known as..." A dramatic pause, " the Wolf Woods. We're safe as long as we don't go off the trod."

As they move through it, from behind the trees, Zara and Ruzgarla are besieged by rude but appreciative whistles! WHEET WOOO or something like that...

and mutters of "It must be jelly because jam don't shake like that" and "Feel free to squirm on me ANY TIME" along with "Hey Baby, looking for new material for a story that'll make you smile?"

More wolf whistles

If she rolls her eyes any harder, she might sprain something.

Ruzgarla joins her , muttering with irritation, "The standards of these woods have really taken a nose dive since I last traveled here. When I was last here, there was pleasant flute music "

August positively glowers, and all it focuses on tremble.

And the Whistles STOP

Apparently a sidhe's ire means something even in the wolf woods

They travel further on... and they see a side trail, there IS silver on it. This way to the Great Woolfenoot says a sign

Zara's lips quirk in a small smile.

Ruzgarla looks tempted "My feet aren't pulling me there, but I am tempted to see."

A soft tap on her wrist. Time

A wistful sigh "The journey's wonders are part of the quest, but fine. " They move on

Leaving the Wolf Wood, they find themselves in an area with fewer trees, more clearings.... and two shops.

They do touch the silver, and are across from each other. One says 'Fast and Cheap' the other says 'Fast and Good'

Zara looks for "Good and Cheap" but that one might be more of a trek to find.

For wherever it is, it won't be fast.

Indeed, it must be much further ahead

(Pause)

"Fast and Good might have merit?" August suggests; a suggestion only.

She rubs her thumb and forefingers together ( $$$ ) but seems amenable to investigate.

August touches a pouch that rests on his belt; he has funds.

A nod of acknowledgement.