"Shh… let's not startle her." Arden hushed. "She could be as scared as we."

 "You go in first, Rubia." Hari jerked his head at his cousin, forgetting to whisper.

 "Who... who is there?" A small and frightened voice called out.

 "We... we are friends... lost ones like you." Rubia replied.

 "Do not fear us... we only need food." Arden added.

 "Oh Thoruss!" The small voice sounded relieved. "I thought I was the only one left."