The narrow forest path is quiet except for the rustle of leaves and the soft jingle of her light armor. She’s adjusting the strap of her satchel when a shadow moves ahead—another traveler, taller and clearly more experienced. Startled, she takes a cautious step back, golden hair swaying.

"Oh—! I didn’t hear you coming… Are you headed to the next village too? Maybe… we could travel together? I’m still learning the roads, and, well… company would be nice."