[SWP] ... Are You Ready For It?

the Rift

It bolted, running as fast as it’s root-legs could take it. Faster and faster, it crashed through the underbrush, wrapping its branches tighter around its trunk in the hope that it wouldn’t snag any of its arms on the low hanging branches. But it was getting tired, the adrenaline from the encounter beginning to wear off. It heaved, the bark groaning beneath the deep inhale through its leaves, pausing in its run to glance back to the place it left.

For a moment, there was nothing there. The Tree began to relax, its leaves shaking visibly less than before. It didn’t last long, however, as it stood there trying to calm itself, he spotted them following it and decided that the best course of action was to return home, where its older family members might protect it better. For this Living Tree was still young, so small and fragile in comparison to its older siblings, and if something were to try and eat it, they’d be in for trouble with the larger trees nearby.

And so with that thought in mind, the Living Tree raced back home.

Success! The Living Tree runs home!

* Each round is 48 hours (give or take), and has no posting order. If you miss a round, don't worry - just post when you have a chance to! The round is open until Rift Presence posts again.
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