Anise became slightly distracted by the beauty of the flecks of light within the water. The sight reminded her of the open and starry sky of Riverforde. Here, everything was different. It didn't take long for something to happen, however, she turned around to face the ship to see a strange and yet pretty woman.

[quote]"I suppose you want something in return, Princess Anise of Riverforde."[/quote]

Anise curtsied. How did the spirit know her name? Oh right! She had told her through the Spirit lantern. She smiled at the spirit glad to see that she was well. "I'm glad you are well." She glanced off towards the shipwreck: her next objective. Then her gaze returned to the spirit. 

She thought briefly on a response to the spirit's statement, but she already knew in her heart what her response was. There really could be no other answer than this. "Thank you, but I did not do this to be rewarded. I only wish to bring the Forest back from the dark place it has become." She remembered Tyaelaem's tale about how this forest was once a lively place before the dragon was sealed away. "I am no longer Princess of Riverforde. I am the Lady of Light and I wish only to protect and save those that need it." She hoped the Lady of the Pond understood that she was included in that statement.

She felt slightly nervous to say that. While she had declared that to the Dragon and its overwhelming presence to ward off its tempting her with power saying this to a Spirit of the Forest left her uncertain as to what would happen next. She was not ashamed to declare this however and that alone gave her courage. She put on a determined expression to show that she meant what she said.