harmless in your mind

He had never been here before, but he wasn't afraid. The forest was dark, mist clung to his pelt as he trekked through the lightly fogged forest. The place was silent. Not even birdsong penetrated the air here. Outside of these woods the sun was hot and bright. But in here? It was a whole other world. Light seemed to hardly penetrate the canopy as the silence was deafening. But still, he pressed on. Crimson gaze swept his surroundings, ears moving to and fro as he listened for any signs of approach. So far, it seemed he was alone.

Large paws stepped carefully over gnarled roots, the trees twisting up in a fashion akin to a horror scene. Maybe if he had still been an innocent little kid, he would have been afraid. But he wasn't. He wasn't afraid of anything. Caught up in looking up at the trees, he didn't notice the other who blended in so well with the surrounding forest. Not until his foot slipped on the moss and he slid a few short feet down a small slope, potentially sliding him right into her.