The figure was silent for a moment, before it rose further up.

"So I saw." he replied.

"I was wondering why someone would COME here." he told her.

"You didn't seem like the kind that's curious for the sake of curiosity." he commented.

"But that was impressive what you did with those heads." he then told her further.

"...just what do you plan to do with those heads that will keep you fed, anyway?" he then asked.

"Hm." the male mumbled.

"I admit, having an actual place to go would be beneficial." he said.

"Usually I disappear into the water, but since they saw me come out of here, it won't be a viable hiding spot." he reasoned.

"Fine." he then said.

"Where?" he asked her.

The male nodded.

"Very well." he replied.

"I suggest you make haste." he told her.

With that, she saw him disappear under the water again, and saw his form move underneath the surface.

And he was fast.

Faster than one would expect. It was like his home was the water.

"As are you." the male responded.

"Your physical capabilities are far beyond what one would expect." he told her.

"Especially considering your apparent age." he went on.

"And yes, apparent." he clarified.

"I'm betting there's more to you than what one can see."

The male stepped inside, and looked at the dust.

"Mm." he mumbled.

"Rene." he answered.

"My name's Rene." he said.

"And I'm not one to judge on the condition of one's place to live." he told her.

"At least you HAVE one."

Rene raised his eyebrow when he heard that.

"I can deal with that." he told her.

"Human meat can be quite fatty, but I don't mind it." he said.

"And bear meat is gamey and a bit tough, but it's a hard-fought and well-earned meal." he reasoned further, before pausing for a moment.

"So the bears won't bother you, eh?" he asked her.

Rene sighed.

"May as well say." he said.

"You're not human, anyway." he reasoned.

"I'm a Lantha." he told her.

"And that's all I'll say." he then said further.

"If you don't know what that is, that's not my problem." he finished.

Again, Rene raised an eyebrow.

"You are FAR more knowledgeable than I had expected." he admitted.

"But yes. I am." he told her.

"Here is the seal." he said, lowering the shoulder of his shirt, and showing her a black wave-like tribal marking.

"It doesn't hide everything, though."

"You continue to impress me." Rene responded.

"You were correct on ALL assumptions." he told her.

He then opened his mouth and showed her the razor-sharp teeth that were contained within.

"I always go right for the neck." he said.

"The looks of terror and fear, as well as the shock, in their frozen eyes are... sublime." he added, a cruel glee to his tone.

"Oh?" Rene replied.

"And why is that?" he asked.

"It's clear you're not human, even though you look like one." he commented. "You don't smell like a human, and I do not smell blood running through your veins." he went on.

"And your warning has intrigued me even further." he continued.

"So what is your deal?" he asked her.

"What, exactly, ARE you?"