While Carina was feeling more and more at home, Raven was feeling the exact opposite. Bouncing up and down, having her arm wrapped awkwardly around someone else and her safety depending on it, and the uncomfortable speed were not doing well to improve her mood. It was a good thing she had good control of it, otherwise by the time they reached the meeting area, she'd be one grumpy wizard. Eventually, though, it did become more comfortable and she was getting used to it, better late than never she supposed. All the same, she'd feel a lot better once she was down and on her own two feet.
Despite the uneasiness of the ride, Raven did well to estimate the distance they were going and how far they went. They were getting closer to the area, and as they did, the mage put her special talent to the test, taking a deep breath and releasing it through her nostrils. As the breath was released, so was the "energy field", spreading from her, to Carina, to the horse all the way down it's limbs, before touching the earth and going from there. While being in motion, it was going to be a little bit trickier but Raven wasn't going to risk having them ambushed. After all, it did seem a rather convenient way to draw out the princess (adopted or not), and either kill or capture her while she was alone. As each mile was covered, each area was proven to be clear save for the natural inhabitants of the forest, though that didn't ease the mage's mind. Though when they eventually began arriving to the spot, Raven was ready to assume that all was well, when something... strange happened.
A foreboding feeling crept through her, the arm wrapped about Carina's stomach unintentionally tightening. She knew this feeling, she recognized it instantly. It was exactly how she felt back at the festival, when she saw that dog. She was sure of it, even though it was brief. This time it didn't catch her off guard, ever since the first encounter (along with everything else that's happened), Raven was much more prepared. "I'm sure of it now... The dog and this man are somehow connected," she whispered this to Carina, loosening her grip. It was to assure her nothing was going on that second, but also to warn of their oncoming meeting. This could still be dangerous, and Raven didn't like what she sensed. "You said he was a slave to some woman, right? Whoever this woman is, she's a dangerous one, and very powerful. Too strong to be a mere mortal."
For the rest of the ride, Raven kept her silence. It was too late to turn back now and any questions or statements will have to be said later, or found out during the meeting. Which was about to begin. At last they had arrived, the mage marking exactly 20 miles in her mind and the sight of the half-elf just at the edge of her vision. Very lightly her brows lowered further, and Raven kept her head behind Carina to keep from being completely seen while she returned her hood over her head. Perhaps it was futile, or unnecessary, but one never knew. Holding onto the hood until the horse came to a stop, the mage dismounted from the animal as soon as she was able, relieved. However, when her legs touched ground, she nearly stumbled and swayed, but managed to hold her ground. She had been worried about that, and hoped she wasn't riding for too long to take affect, but it didn't matter. Her legs had to get use to ground again and keep it was sliding under her.
Raven didn't go up to the man right away, instead she finally took the role of remaining in the background. She knew her place when she saw it, this was Carina's invitation and her meeting. She'll take on the role as the visitor (which was technically true) and speak when appropriate. Though she had to wonder, what was this meeting going to be about? After all, it was the half-elf that invited the princess. When she and Carina drew nearer, recognition flashed across the dark violet irises beneath the hood, faint and well hidden. This was the one that had dropped the note, the very one in her pocket. Well, this man certainly got around, didn't he? No matter, now was not the time to discuss it. She'll just hold onto it till the right time.
Amusement glittered in Raven's eyes at the way this man spoke, taking it as a challenge even if it wasn't given as such. Originally planning on Carina have the first say (standing slightly behind her), Raven just couldn't resist and countered the half-elf's statement. "And by thy correction, thee would know the importance held and respected by Lady Carina, and why she should not be traveling alone. Especially when accepting an invitation from a lone male, drawing her away far from civilization, and upon first meeting."
