Kirito was greeting the newcomer, who was already on his case about her size. Naomi shook her head. The girl was little, yet mad at Kirito for noticing it? People were strange. She'd found them even stranger in this game.

Before Kirito could get another word in, two more people were entering into their area. Zeus was beyond anxious. It was very unusual for so many people to be in a group, as was it just as unusual for so many to be so far North in the same area. And, there was still someone lurking in the bushes.

Naomi and Zeus were both uneasy. The group was getting too large too quickly. Naomi wasn't here to make friends anyway. She could tell that fearful fairy was going to get on Zeus' nerves, acting like he was some kind of monster, and Zeus was already wary about the silent Mage that had just arrived as well. He'd yet to take his eyes off of her and the forest beyond them where another still lurked.

Well, that was their cue. The meat was done. Unfortunately for everyone, Zeus and Naomi hadn't expected a parade of people to show up, and she'd only cut the already small animal into four pieces. One for Zeus, one for her, one for Gemini and one for Kirito. No matter. It wasn't her problem.

She took one of the pieces, handing it to Zeus who swallowed it whole. Naomi herself would have to wait until hers cooled, so she wrapped it and put it in one of the pouches that Zeus would carry on his back. She stood and adjusted her pancho-like fur lined jacket, pulling on the hood and tucking her raven black hair into it. Then she placed the packs over Zeus' back.

While Zeus stayed beside Naomi, not trusting the large group, she knelt down over the fire once again. She picked up the meat that had the special herbs on it, placing it in a wrap so that it wouldn't burn him, and handed it to Kirito. "You need all the strength you can gain to complete the healing. The herbs will help." She mustered a smile for him, trying to be friendly, though a lingering sadness tugged at the corners of her lips.

She stood and she and Zeus began to make their way away from the fire and the group. She looked over her shoulder. "Good luck," she said, to no one in particular, and before long they were gone, lost to the forest once again.

((This was an exit post for my character, since I won't be able to post until Tuesday or Wednesday and don't want everyone waiting on me. Happy approved my posting, so no worries! Happy playing!))