*A low whispering sound could be heard throughout the trees, the sound snaking itself to their very location. A nearby tree seemed to crumple before vanishing completely, leaving in its place a small object compared to the trees great size, an age old trademark known by those of old. A being crouched, so tight and low, it was unrecognizable. The linings of its shirt along the neck, arms, and waist were blackened to a crisp, along with cuff of its pants. Slowly it unfolded as it stood straight. A very audible sound could be heard as every one of its vertebrae in its back popped as it rose. It turned out to be male in form as it reached full height, his eyes closed, yet facing them. His hair fell in front of his face, yet unexplainably avoided being in the way of his eyes. Cyn raised his eyelids as the people around him came into focus. His eyes drifted to all there as his lips parted to say a few words*
"I came just in case..."
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