Aldelros also turned to look at the two oncoming elves and noted the sour expression the older one held at the sight of the human woman. The elves of the Sindlarei empire had allowed humans settle within their borders for centuries and as a result had managed to learn to tolerate the races' particular idiosyncrasies. Certainly that did not keep some of his family members from looking upon their kind as an advanced pet of some nature, but Aldelros' lifestyle had allowed him to form healthier relationships with human beings than any of his siblings could claim.

He was in the middle of inspecting the pair when the array of tropical birds erupted from the trees and plant life, causing him to pause and redirect his attention. Aldelros let his eyes calculate what movement the wind and birds were responsible for while straining to listen beyond the sounds of rushing water and the beating wings of retreating wildlife. Clearly something had spooked them and he would prefer to have some understanding of exactly what that was before approaching it.