Haruto felt Tsukiko draw close behind him, and although his attention remained fixed upon the branches he shifted subtly to move closer to her. He did not blame her fear, his own heart had begun beating faster than he would have liked, even if little of it showed upon his face.

I am not certain, he admitted quietly. His ears tipped forward as another faint rustle disturbed the canopy, There are stories from my homeland of a creature called a Nue. What I saw resembled one, but... his gaze narrowed slightly into the darkness. We are very far from my home

Haruto glanced back toward Tsukiko offering her a small smile when he caught how closely she had tucked herself against him. I would rather neither of us discover what it wants alone,

Another movement sounded overhead and Haruto's eyes immediately returned to the branches.

And perhaps do not run... he cautioned,

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