 Deeper into the Ferral Plains you trudge, the strange black maples eerily silent in the breeze. You look at Lady Reaper, her ivory, ink striped tail swaying behind her. Cat tails always look like they have minds of their own. You become hypnotized by the motion of her tail and it takes awhile of walking before you realize it. However, the twist in scenery deters your mind momentarily. Amidst the ash-colored maples are strange pink and blue trees. The trunks are striped with red and white bands while each tree is topped with a fluff of pink or a fluff of blue. They aren't leaves but long tendrils. You reach out as the wind blows the cotton-candy thread your way. When it catches hold of your fingertips, you find that it's sticky and pull away. You begin to feel a slight tingling sensation where the thread still hangs and then the feeling explodes into a burning pain. Out of reflex you shake your hand eratically before the cool grip of your hostess grabs your wrist. She makes a pass over your infected hand and the tendrils vanish. You're left with an unpleasant pins-and-needles feeling and some red marks. "Careful, traveller. These trees may look like pretty candy but they're poisonous. Some animals in these parts have evolved special mucus membranes on their tongues and throats in order to eat the leaves. Ah, evolution's a wonderful thing!" Lady Reaper continues onward while you follow nursing your hand. After awhile of walking, you feel you've been had. "Where are we going?" You inquire harmlessly and when your hostess whips around, hands behind her back, smiling deviously; you know you've been had... again! You clench your fists and glare menacingly at her. She seems very unmoved by your body language. In fact, the way she's standing, so confidentally, and the way she stares at you, so calmly, you feel the anger drain from you instantly. You try to hold to your conviction as she speaks. "Well, I was just taking a walk. I don't know why you followed me." She giggles. Your eyes narrow but your frustration has liquidated from your system wholly and completely. You're left absently staring at her with angry eyes. Her smile dances across her lips a little more. "Kidding traveller." She joshes and waves her hand for you to come closer.  Sure enough another Lynxx is nestled securely in the roots of the candycane trees. This one exhibits a flashy blue coat. The little creature is so innocent looking and you absently reach out to touch it's little muzzle. No sooner has your hand moved than the Kyatt snaps at your finger and sinks its fangs into your flesh. Just as your eyes widen and you're about to yelp, a pass of Lady Reaper's hands puts the young Lynxx back into its bed of feathers. You stare at your bleeding finger in astonishment."Furiae is... eh... a little aggressive. I learned that earlier." Lady Reaper smiles and leads you away from the Lynxx. You wonder what will happen next time you visit.
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