@efflorescencearcana || Plotted Starer Call (Phoebe)
The gentle breeze that flutters carelessly through the unearthly forest brings with it bright, colorful petals that had ceased to exist in the mortal world some few centuries ago, and a curious scent he hasn’t had the chance to pick up on in quite some time (perhaps, in centuries, as well). While supernatural beasts that had once thrived in thick forests and vast fields were commonplace here, their presence in the mortal world had been dwindling for some time - concrete and tall buildings having taken over much of the land, and it was rare for the forest to have a guest it welcomed with open arms rather than one it scorned. He doubted their guest would have a difficult time leaving. The forest was calm, the creatures still scurrying about freely rather than flocking to him for protection, and the plants remaining idle rather than twisting into the unforgiving maze that greeted most who set foot within the bridge that connected the mortal world to that which extended beyond it.
Yet, it seemed rather impolite not to seek their guest out and greet them properly - the indirect welcome of small blooms of alstroemerias scattering along the forest floor wasn’t the best way to greet someone. Then again, he rather enjoyed getting the chance to speak to those who still hailed from the mortal world, though he was free to come and go as he pleased, he rarely left the boundary of Whitebridge Forest. After all, if he wasn’t careful, the vivid, eerie flowers that rooted themselves within his flesh, and bloomed upon his skin would be cause for alarm he wasn’t eager to be a part of. Choosing to remain secluded within the forest prevented that, as well as prevented him from mingling in the affairs of mortals. He did tend to be rather nosy when given the chance.
Seamlessly, he made his way around thick, lush trees that extended endlessly towards the sky above - towering even the skyscrapers mankind had built, dense patches of bright, otherworldly flowers, and hefty bushes. The gentle hum and vibration that seems to carry through the entire forest to his feet along carrying him in the right direction - this did; however, give him the bad habit of startling others. Heading towards the front of the forest, he could spot the stranger through a small clearing of trees where the sun soaked into the earth through the tangled web of branches that seemed to extend endlessly in every direction. He knocks softly against one of the trees to make his presence known before stepping into the small clearing.
“Good morning, miss. My name is Ambrose; this forest is my home, and I welcome you to it. It is rare for me to have guests, though, is there a reason you came here today?”
He offers a warm smile in greeting, though he makes no indication that he’s aware of what she is - he’s rather used to unicorns being skittish creatures and doesn’t wish to upset her unintentionally (if she is, he does not know; he is used to the creatures of the forest who flee at the sight of humans or become hostile towards them), he does nothing to hide his otherworldly nature - the edges of sleeves slipping beyond his wrist to reveal the buds of flowers that have begun to grow upon his forearms. He is curious, though, how or why she’s wandered into the forest, as it tends to only draw in those it has ill feelings towards, and it clearly welcomes her, leading him to believe she crossed the border of her own accord (if she realizes she was no longer in the mortal world, though, he does not know).