Simon might as well be a great bear, given how Fern reacts at the sight of him. (Realistically, he might just be big enough. Pointy enough to be a blighted one, with all the armour.)
White-faced, her legs are already shaking as she pushes herself up to her feet with a piece of metal and wood that could not possibly be mistaken for anything other than a staff. It had been submerged under the water when Simon first strode onto the scene, but in her sheer terror at the sight of him, she needs it to lean against now. She opens her mouth, jaw working, but can't get any words to come out.
Completely unaware of his mistress's anxiety, Rooster has his ears swept backward in annoyance and is walking his way backwards away from Simon, looking very much like he plans to keep his newfound freedom, thank you very much.
i apologize for the smol terrified elf
White-faced, her legs are already shaking as she pushes herself up to her feet with a piece of metal and wood that could not possibly be mistaken for anything other than a staff. It had been submerged under the water when Simon first strode onto the scene, but in her sheer terror at the sight of him, she needs it to lean against now. She opens her mouth, jaw working, but can't get any words to come out.
Completely unaware of his mistress's anxiety, Rooster has his ears swept backward in annoyance and is walking his way backwards away from Simon, looking very much like he plans to keep his newfound freedom, thank you very much.