The stillness continued for a few moments longer, her steps continuing to carry her through the trees and towards the hidden centre of the lands where the shrine itself waited. Novella took a slow walk there, her mismatched gaze lingering over the trees, the white trunks of them were perhaps deemed rather fitting for the winter season and yet still such a distinct and unusual sight regardless. The peace was pleasant though, curiosity as ever a decent distraction as she continued to explore through the lands.
That quiet was suddenly disturbed however just as the first glimpse of the stones could be seen further ahead. So sudden did the voice speak that Novella found herself jumping slightly, perhaps it was the fact that the words held no familiarity and absolutely no meaning that had her the most alarmed. Not only had the voice appeared from nowhere, but she had no way of knowing what it had said. There didn't appear to be threatening undertones though really she wasn't sure she could be too careful.
The figure that appeared was as strange, perhaps stranger still than the shrine. Felines were not a species that she had had much contact with over the years though to be fair, his unique pattern wasn't one that she could really judge as being out of the ordinary, his presence alone was a strange occurrence enough for her. "Umm... Hello?" She was a little unsure of herself in her greeting, not sure for starters whether or not he would be able to understand her given the fact that she had not understood his words.
