And deep within the woods, nature spirits like these Grove Spirits weren't just safe; they were stronger. Nature itself gave them shelter and power. It was why no nature spirit ever liked seeing the forest hurt. They were part of it, and it was part of them.
Hearing Elaria's agreement, one of the Grove Spirits who had been complaining suddenly beamed, her anger momentarily forgotten.
She sighed dramatically, clasping her hands together. "Oh, Elder Elaria! Your beauty is just like this forest a true, shining treasure given to us by nature itself! So stunning, so wonderful, you simply can't look away!"
"Oh, my! Well, thank you!" Elaria couldn't help but giggle, covering her mouth lightly with her hand, a faint blush rising on her cheeks.
This little exchange only seemed to make the Giant Golems feel worse. They shuffled their massive feet awkwardly, and a few let out low, rumbling sighs that sounded like rocks grinding together.
