#// hhhfhfdgd wanted to wait to post this but heck it too eager

[ask-team-misfit]

(@ask-pokecats) Bella approaches the Zigzagoon/Sentret fusion as she makes very worried face towards her.

"Meow... Is somweething happened with you? I think you need help..."

[ @ask-pokecats ]

Hazel looked up at the sound of Bella’s voice. Small tears were beginning to form in the corners of her eyes.

Hazel: “Yeah, no shit.”

She turned to face the Meowscarada proper, and began rattling off at her.

Hazel: “Vurunne is out there somewhere counting on me, and I go and get lost. That’s a big deal! The girl never relies on me for anything!! Not to mention the two freaks that were chasing us! They’re gonna–”

She paused, seeming to realize that she was just ranting at this point. She stood a little straighter.

Inhale… Exhale. The tension she held and that stressed look on her face faded somewhat.

[ ID: A grayscale bust drawing of Hazel slightly angled away from the viewer towards the left. She is looking down with a face of regret. Hazel's appearance is as described here. End ID ]

Hazel: “Ok, ok… I’m losing the plot. I’m sorry. I just need to know which way the Fae Wood is, and I’ll be out of your fur.”

Rue: “Oh… y-you only wanted to ask directions?”

Rue began to relax, appearing relieved.

[ ID: A grayscale bust drawing of Rue oriented similarly to the previous image. She’s smiling bashfully. Rue's appearance is as described here. End ID ]

Rue: “The Fae Wood is back that way, the way you came in the village. If you’re just passing through, I can help gather some supplies for you if you like.”

Hazel: “Passing through? I need to go right in.”

Fenninkou: “To save your friend, right?”

Hazel looked down at Fenninkou with confusion, though she sounded conflicted.

Hazel: “N… no? I need to go in there and find the deepest point of the forest.”