Aehwyn was no stranger to the caverns.

In all their wandering and their longing, it was there they found the answers to their questions.

It never surprised them when they ended up in the caves, either to avoid their quarry or search for the reply to any of their endless questions, it was always here where they ended up.

But this time, something had changed.
Their way forward was clear, but something was off. The smell in the air, the movement of their breath, everything was just a little bit off. Their eyes lifted, silver and pearl in the distant glittering lights. 

The ceiling seemed to morph, scattering and moving with tiny winged shapes. Ah. Of course. Bats. Aehwn's gaze didn't leave them. They wished to get past them but knew of the dangers, these bats could be harmless, just silly fruit eating little things, or else bloodthirsty little creatures with a pension for bleeding a courser dry. While Aehwyn was aware of the looming deaths within the dungeon, they did not wish their blood to be spilled by a creature so small and un-divine. Their eyelids fluttered, tail wafting behind them like ribbons in the wind as they slowly turned. 

Answers were to be found another day. 

It was not worth the risk now.