The Fox And The Spirit

It was only natural that a nature-connected spirit would like to spend some time outside rather than being closed inside of the small rooms of the academy. Well, Leila wasn't really quite aware of the fact that she was a full-on spirit just yet, but that did not change things in the least. It was pretty much instinctive, translating as some sort of desire, her preferred environment. And so she was happily lying on a thick branch connected to one of the many trees in this place. It really was quite good to see that there were proper woods on this Island, as the girl would probably go insane otherwise.

She didn't even mind the fact that she chose a spot that no other person would ever describe as comfortable to lay on. She just had her eyes closed, humming to herself a quiet melody as the light that made it's way through the leaves above her warmed up her body. A passing thought reminded her that she should probably try to get some local clothes, as she still wore what she brought with herself from her own world, a tight-fitting leotard with a purple and green short skirt and skirt above it. And surely, shopping in this place would be a valuable experience for her as well, wouldn't it?

As she made this mental notes and plans, however, she suddenly heard something in distance. It was faint, a sound that many would probably ignore as an animal being nearby. But as she listened to the Forest itself, it became clear to her that she should go investigate, just in case. Swiftly hopping down from the elevated point, she performed a masterful landing on the grass-covered ground and started sprinting in the direction from which she heard the sound. And sure enough, she soon found herself looking over some manner of creature that got stuck on a tree... somehow.

"Oh dear, hang on!" Being the nature-loving spirit she was, Leila did not hesitate in attempting a rescue. Quickly rushing over it and seeing what was the problem. It appeared that this creature was wearing some sort of bag that got caught on the snapped branch. Was it actually intelligent? Well, there no time to think about that now! Placing her hands on the fallen tree, the girl worked her magic as the world suddenly start shifting, moving around and the branches twisting. It might have been fallen, but it was still part of nature. Soon enough, the creature was completely free with Leila squatting next to it, looking it over to see any potential injuries. "Are you okay, buddy?"

It appeared that the creature was indeed completely fine, that was good. It even warranted a sigh of relief from Leila's side as she knelt down and stared back at this pretty being's eyes. "I know this is probably your natural environment, but you still have to be careful! Anything at all can happen, as we just learned~" It really seemed like this 'fox' was able to understand, so the girl did not hold back in trying to help it verbally as well.

But observing what it was doing in front of her, she just couldn't quite help herself. Extending her hand forward carefully, she waited if it would let her approach that close. And if it did, she would rather affectionately try to pat it and scratch it behind the ears, as well as around the neck. Which was the point where she noticed something being around that area. "Huh... runes maybe? If it's a protective ward then it kinda failed. Never seen anything like it though... do you by any chance have an owner?" She spoke only to herself, albeit out loud, at first. But the question at the end was very much directed at the creature as the girl wondered if it could answer her somehow.

The fact that the creature was so easily able to understand and was clearly magical in some way with the runes and its very nature made Leila really wonder if it was a Kitsune of some kind. And such wonder was about to be shuffled a fair a bit as the fox started to move back, leaving the silver-haired maiden a bit puzzled. Though that was nothing in comparison to what was about to happen in only a few moments. Watching the mist suddenly appear, she got up from her kneeling position and took a single step back while being just a bit cautious, just in case.

What emerged was... probably a boy? She wasn't quite sure, regardless, her expression was somewhat blank while she tried to process what she was witnessing before she took a step forward again. "So it was a Kitsune after all! Wow, that is a good transformation! No, wait... I don't see a tail..." Now she was confused again. Were there ones without tails? Was he maybe hiding his with an illusion? That was her thought process because Kitsunes were creatures she had already met in the past, hence why her mind jumped to it. "Oh, and hello..."

Fae-touched. Unfortunately, that didn't say much to the girl who came from a completely different world to this island in the first place. But it certainly made her wonder at least a little bit. "So that kind of power is not your own, but comes from another being... how curious..." The words were again mostly for herself, but she made sure to quickly cut herself off and look back at the boy.

"Ah, my apologies... name's Leila Vergious. I, um... recently arrived at the local academy. A pleasure to meet you!" She then tried to introduce herself as she carefully shook his hand. She felt a little awkward since she had no idea how strongly she should put force on his body due to his leg and the balance problems that it surely caused for him.

"Right, uh... you're fine now, yes?"