The hound turned his head to glance behind her, letting her know that someone approached. He didn't growl or show his teeth, which told Hibiscus that it was an ally. The life energy around her seemed to grow stronger, the trees seemed to be happier. It could only be one person.

"Hey, Kid." She turned toward the boy, while the hound trotted off a few feet, and began to slowly pace around them. 

It wasn't a moment more before the hound barked as Ibrahim and Leslie approached, running. They had news. Blueberry & Co. were gone.

Ascot sprang into action--His body didn't move, but Hibiscus felt him [i]split[/i]. She took a step back from the boy, waiting. The hound continued to pace, this time around all four Corps members rather than just the two.

When Ascot snapped back he sprang into a decision. [i]Attack the trap[/i]. The others argued about the semantics of the actions. Hibiscus grimaced as she listened. 

"Wait." Hibiscus spoke in a low firm tone. She was by no means in charge, but wanted more specific information before charging into a fight. That didn't work out so well last time...

"What exactly did you see? You don't know for sure that they are there?" She didn't doubt that Ascot had found a strong lead, however, all magic had it's limits. "What if they are already [i]dead[/i]." She let that word sink in, the living were so sensitive about death, he death of friends anyhow. If they were dead the Corps attack would entirely in vain. She raised one of her dark eyebrows, peering down at the boy. "I can find out that much for you, if you give me time."