[That IS interesting, but another time, indeed. While that would also explain a very specific component of 76's caution, Jude himself is oblivious, so their potential ability to detect nightmare energy shouldn't be an issue. --Unless there's some sort of latent and lingering quality to it from mere exposure? That'd be worrying... Straying too far and becoming separated isn't very tempting for practical reasons either, so... After mulling over it a bit, he figures as deep as they can be without losing sight of each other should be good enough for today. He can always come back here, if preliminary results prove unsatisfactory.]
Okay, I'll go ahead and gather quickly, but I'll stay in this area and won't leave your line of sight.
[Things are quiet (so far), 76 also advised to move slowly. With the confirmation given, he'll be cautiously making his way towards the sound of water first, locating a stream to unearth a sample of the soil and flower there. Next would be doing the same to a patch deeper within the cave while staying in this area and keeping distance from the Ents, he's mindful to take advantage of cover provided by the cave's rocky formations and other plant life when possible on top of keeping his steps light and muffled. Unless the Ents and deer would notably react to something else they haven't already speculated, Jude should manage without alerting either, it shouldn't take him more than five to ten minutes at most. Maintaining his calm the entire way isn't difficult either, he's amply motivated by his goal and the hopes of finally putting his theories to practice with this breakthrough discovery.
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Okay, I'll go ahead and gather quickly, but I'll stay in this area and won't leave your line of sight.
[Things are quiet (so far), 76 also advised to move slowly. With the confirmation given, he'll be cautiously making his way towards the sound of water first, locating a stream to unearth a sample of the soil and flower there. Next would be doing the same to a patch deeper within the cave while staying in this area and keeping distance from the Ents, he's mindful to take advantage of cover provided by the cave's rocky formations and other plant life when possible on top of keeping his steps light and muffled. Unless the Ents and deer would notably react to something else they haven't already speculated, Jude should manage without alerting either, it shouldn't take him more than five to ten minutes at most. Maintaining his calm the entire way isn't difficult either, he's amply motivated by his goal and the hopes of finally putting his theories to practice with this breakthrough discovery.
...If nothing goes wrong, that is?]