She paused suddenly, as though remembering something, and lightly tapped her temple.
"Oh, right. I nearly forgot to thank you. My memory truly can be troublesome at times. Thank you very much for dealing with that serpent infected by chaotic energy. Creatures like that are always a nuisance when I must handle them myself. There are quite a number of them within this forest. I would advise you to remain watchful whenever you are foraging. You may encounter another."
Her amber eyes turned toward Mirek, bright yet calm.
"If it is not too much trouble, I would appreciate your help in eliminating them whenever you come across one," she said warmly.
Her words flowed quickly, one after another, leaving neither of them any chance to respond before her attention shifted once more.
Lavayla frowned and stepped forward. Ever since Shalika began speaking about the chaotic energy–infected serpents, the crease between her brows had only deepened.
