Neo stayed just at the edge of eyesight when she saw Anna attack a beast, just in range where she'd still be able to find her easily and start the chase again. It gave her time, each time the beast that was her friend attacked a monster, to catch her breath. Her aura could replenish, just a little bit, and then she could take off again. It was a constant game of cat and mouse, and a very dangerous one at that, because she was hoping that those monsters were going to wear the intoner just a little bit. This was the only way to really tell her stamina after all.

But by the look of things she wasn't slowing or flagging and that was a serious problem. Neo was frowning visibly as she panted, the lake starting to come into view. She couldn't keep this up could she? There just weren't many beasts venturing out this month, and that was a concern. Between the two of them this area'd be clear for a while. Unless...

Was there something down there by the lake? She squinted, not quite sure and trying to pick up speed. Her lungs were starting to scream, so she was really hoping she'd seen something useful by the lake shore.