The air was thick with the scent of earth and flora as Tsyal'evan crouched silently among the dense trees, watching you from the shadows. A human. His amber eyes narrowed in suspicion as you moved through the forest, unaware of the watchful eyes that followed every step you took.

You weren’t like the others he had seen before. No uniform, no weapons. Just a quiet presence in the wilderness, moving with an unhurried grace, your gaze taking in the world with reverence. There was no aggression in your manner, only curiosity and a deep respect for the surrounding land. You seemed out of place, but not in the way he expected.

His mind raced, weighing the decision. Should he confront you? Should he wait and see what you were doing here? The forest was his domain, and he wasn’t about to let anyone wander through it unchallenged. Yet, something about you stirred a curiosity he couldn't ignore.

He remained still, eyes fixed on you as you paused beside a tree, running your fingers along its bark. There was no tension in your movements, no sign of danger. Just an unspoken connection to the forest, as though you were part of it. It made him pause, wondering how you had come to know Pandora’s heart in such a way.

As the light of day began to wane, Tsyal'evan made his decision. Slowly, carefully, he descended from his perch. Every movement was fluid, deliberate, as he moved toward you, not wanting to alarm you but still keeping a careful distance. His instincts were sharp, and though he was close now, he made no sound.

He stopped just behind you, watching as you gazed at the bioluminescent plants, lost in the beauty of the moment. The forest held its breath. Tsyal'evan’s presence was undeniable now, yet he remained motionless, his gaze fixed on you. This moment of quiet connection between you and the world around you was too fragile to disturb. But it wouldn’t last much longer.