The dense, soundless forest was awash with mere speckles of light from the treetops above. Due to such density within the forest tree tops, the forest could easily be mistaken as evening upon almost any time at all. Yet that provided such magnificent cover for whatever creatures reside within such a forest. Those who dare step foot along the singular path within that forest would soon find themselves swayed from that path and lost within the vast and differential terrain. One creature at a definite had the tendencies to lure its prey off from that singular path, no matter how rare 'guests' would bid entrance to the forest.

However, one particular guest had especially captured his interest. He lay in wait in the dense thicket, gleaming honey orbs scanning the trail as the figure plodded along. Few details truly stood out to him, which what drew his interest so vastly. They did not dress so blatantly, and they held no fear in where they were. Or so it had seemed. Rather, the form appeared to know precisely where they were going unlike many passing along. The figure sported a rather luring, crimson read hooded jacket… of sorts. It was tied to them firmly in the form of a ribbon around his neck. The creature grazed his eyes over the article of clothing before they focused on bright gleaming icy hues the human sported so well. So… Enticing. He was too far however to truly study, though he could also tell there was a basket in which the guest also carried. Perhaps it was his time to step out and greet the traveler, falsely promising him guidance through the woods by explaining to him on how such a trail was false to travel upon. He lurched his way out from the thicket, and with a flick of his tail pressed perfected posture as the traveler neared him. His expression was blatant and bare, despite the warm disposition he would soon press onto the small male, as it seemed. He seemed rather feminine, but as the red-hooded mortal drew closer it became more apparent that it was male.

The small boy with the red cape trotted along the singular path with a slight spring in his step. He had been allowed out of one of the many large estates that occupied a small village right on the edge of the forest, and he was excited to be free. The old man who resided in the estate in which he was released from loathed the blonde haired boy, but he was his guardian, so for the longest time he could not find a way to get rid of the child without tainting his noble name. So what was he to do? For years, he merely locked the boy up inside, keeping the windows closed and the curtains drawn as he gave excuse after excuse that the boy was sick and far too unhealthy to roam outside. But then the day came where he was in town and he heard a rumor, a rumor that any youth that ventured into the forest disappeared, taken by an unknown creature and never seen again. The old man saw this as his chance to get rid of his loathed charge, so he dressed the boy in the most obvious and flamboyant clothing and sent him into the woods to deliver a basket of goods to a relative of his. He informed the blonde that so long as he stayed on the single path, he would find said relative's home easily, as the house was supposedly nestled just on the outside of the exit of the forest.

It was a simple task, but the blonde was excited by it. Perhaps if he completed this errand successfully, he could roam outside more. The forest was beautiful, though a little too dark for his taste. Nevertheless he felt perfectly safe, as he was on the single path and he had not heard of any creatures lurking in the forest before. So when a figure appeared ahead of him, he was too interested to be wary. Though he did slowdown in the slightest when he spotted the ears, tail, and minuscule fangs protruding from what he had assumed was another human. This… "man" that stood in front of him was both captivating and frightening. Though he seemed as if he wouldn't do the blonde any harm. However, the boy with the red cape found himself clutching the basket in his arms tighter as his electrifying crystal blue eyes stared into the figure's own honey hues. The boy did not dare speak first, but instead waited for the male to as he slowly came to a halt about a hundred feet away.

The silence around them seemed to reign out heavily as the others footsteps gradually came to a halt. The youth, as the creature himself could sense, seemed idly curious yet withheld no fear. Were his ears and tail not enough to give off the vibe that the other may be in danger? He did enjoy a good chase from time to time, as he made sure to stalk the guests of the forest down until they were a very nice distance away from the village. With his own speed, hunting them down proved easy enough yet rather an enjoyment. The blonde mortal made no movements to turn on his heel and sprint off in fright. If nothing more, his expression held a high curiosity. With a slighter flick of his ear, he pressed his opticals more affirmatively onto the bridge of his nose and proceeded on his own to draw closer to the male. No, no fear. Perhaps nervousness if nothing more along the category of fear, but no fear. His pace was assured and definite, and he quickly skimmed down the one hundred feet to a lowly twenty within a matter of subtle moments.

His expression remained void, unconcerned as he looked the mortal over, and studied him closely... Truly a fine 'guest', with skin so pallid, pure and untainted. Gorgeous ebony lashes decorate and accentuate the icy hues he sports ever so well. At the point he had drawn far closer - yet not truly enough to scare him away if he were to become uncomfortable - he had then noted the nearly luminous golden locks. Oh,,, this would be so wondrous for the creature. His tongue darted along his lips, and to any other it would merely seem as if he were moistening his lips. It was so odd, for a completely random stranger out in those woods to be as well dressed as the creature was. Clearly, he was clad in a rather pristine suit much companionable to a butler's uniform. Surely one of his class could not possibly present harm to the male. Correct? With his expression unwavering still, he pressed a hand to his chest and regarded the youth in a monotone. "Greetings, young man. You clearly seem to be heading for an objective along this lone path, yes?" He paused for a few moments, and then continued his twisting sway of words. His common trickery to lure those youth off from their path and... Oh, how positively lovely this one was. After all, he had obtained so very few of his guests in the past. "I assure you, this path will lead to your demise within the forest, utterly lost without return. I bid you a much safer path, if you will simply come with me…"