The quiet is welcome, after all that noise. Animals tended to avoid him, but it didn't stop the birds singing at a distance, didn't stop the hum of insects in the underbrush. That was enough. He knew he had to get used to crowds eventually, his role as Shinra's poster boy required it, but it didn't have to be now.

Elidibus is rather obvious, stark white against foresty shadows and greens and browns, but the distance and speaking up removes any trace of stealth - probably for the best, one person can be tolerated but surprises were another matter entirely. The Ancient, barely taller than he is, is studied for a moment before his eyes shift away, to the moss and greenery instead. "I don't know how anyone can stand all that noise." And the press of too many people and the overwhelming mix of scents and--

"...There's nothing dangerous here for now." The rules said don't stray, but he hadn't gone too far. It's probably fine, right? "It's just a forest." With unknown beasts within, and the fae, but his experience with the fae was hardly dangerous. But he knew what to do about monsters, and wasn't worried. "Hardly bravery, I'd think. Cowardice perhaps, for leaving to begin with."