@mutedaggression
location: general area, the mistwood
ʚїɞ - While her ability to use flying magic was still limited, Fern always made sure to use it when traveling outside of the city. There were monsters lurking in the branches. It was dangerous, which was something she was reminded of when she heard a man's cry. She stopped midair so that she could find the source.
There. A man engaged with one of those living tree monsters. His cry hadn't been one of pain or fear, but perhaps he'd shouted while attacking or being attacked. Either way, the tree lunched at a man with its heavy branches aimed at his head.
But they were blocked by a barrier made of hexagonal segments that had appeared in front of him as Fern levitated downwards to float slightly above him.
"I'd back away before that shatters. My defensive magic is weaker than normal right now." She said calmly, eyes fixed on the tree. "Do you want it dead, or do you want it to flee?"