The rustling in the brush now took form. Kissa saw the Wyv before her with his out stretched wings. Startled, she quickly backed up and drew her Katana to the ready. She then spoke to the beast. "Go on , shoooo now, fly away. I am a powerful Fire Mage and you are no match for my spells." The Wyv was unmoved. "hmmmm," he said, "I see that the powerful Fire Mage has to reach for her shiny sharp. Why would a powerful Mage do that? I should just eat you right now, except that you are nothing more than a skinny bony little girl. No doubt eating you would give me the vapors. It is you that should go away and count yourself lucky I am willing to wait for a good meal and not scrounge for scraps." "How rude you are," Kissa spoke. "I am not going anywhere, you go away now." The Wyv simple shook his head and growled. Then he said, "maybe there is another way to settle this. Do you barter?" "Yes, we can barter" Kissa said. The Wyv replied, "I really like your shiny sharp." "Well you're not getting it," Kissa replied with a smirk. "Barter we will then," the Wyv said. Thank you for the views, the comments, and the caring. All are greatly appreciated. Best viewed full screen.