[ericthered]

Mellisa goes as high as she dares. It doesn't actually improve her view much, due to the slope she is on. She can see the bridge though, and where the river runs. on the other side of it is simply more forest.

The thing scowls at the screaming, and circles around the tree a couple of times. It shakes the tree, or at least tries to, but the tree is quite firm. Scowling and giving a roar (or is it a shout, it sounds fairly human) the creature circles around the tree a couple of times, then sits down at its base.