I like running on the leaves. Is it running when I'm on all fours? I'm not sure how big a cat I am. But it is so very cool.

"Rowr"

I chase after birds and squirrels. I still have a special meter. I pounced a squirrel. I only boosted a little. For a critter I have by the back of his tail, he's scratching me up pretty fierce.

I let him go.

I have fun running a while longer and then I shift back and walk on two legs a while. I don't have any clothes. The only things in my inventory are the books that the Lady at immigration gave me and my papers.

It does seem like a glorious day. I love the feeling of my body. This one feels like it's really mine and not just a loaner.

It would be nice if there were some people around. Someone to talk to.

I think about pulling up my menu, but that doesn't feel right.

I do bring up my minimap. it shows my wandering path through the woods.

"Hello... Is anybody out there?"

I still see animals around. I keep walking. I sense a presence near me. I don't know what it is.

It doesn't feel bad. Kind of powerful. And familiar. I enter a clearing. Standing in the middle of the clearing is a stag. A really big stag. A big rack of antlers. He's looking at me. Pretty intense. That's who the powerful vibe was coming from. Weird. Everything has gotten quiet. I can hear his breathing. He's still staring at me. Feels like he's looking inside me. Two can play that game.

I inspect him.

System: Forrest Lord - level ???

You called?

"um, Hi! I'm Hashi. You heard me?"

You are rather loud and your arrival was noisy.

I'm not hearing him with my ears. Feels more like I just know what he's saying. I guess this counts as a person.

"Yeah, I just arrived. No idea where I'm at. Was starting to feel lonely."

Well Hashi, welcome to my domain. Be at peace. There are others here as well.

"Should I call you Forrest Lord? I'm feeling tense. I don't know why."

I feel like I can talk to this Stag about anything.

Call me what you wish. We can talk names later Hashi Grindswell. Follow me. You are safe here.

The stag takes off running. I try to keep up but quickly shift and follow. I'm larger than I was earlier but smaller than him. He runs fast.

[+1 running]

Running feels good and right. I am excited. Being in the world is good. I feel the world around me. And I think based on the Stag, the world feels me.

[Soul integration: 15%]