Self-healing thaid (2)

Erik scanned the forest below, his eyes narrowing as he searched for any sign of the Hevadrin. If the creature was really there, it was a high-priority target.

June said. He sent a mental image of what he was looking at, and Erik gave it a look without losing time. Erik saw a figure moving through the forest.

He tried to make out the beast's details. The vegetation and the creature's thick fur made it difficult to get a clear look, but the size and gait were consistent with a Hevadrin.

"Land away from it," Erik said. "We'll approach on foot and observe it first before engaging."

June angled his wings and descended, setting down in a small clearing a fair distance from the creature's location. Erik slid off his clone's back, then June turned human again.

While crouching in the undergrowth, they made their way to the creature's location.