Ilona was frozen for a few long moments, utterly terrified. Until her brain finally kicked into action.
Snake. Animal. You can do this!
Swallowing thickly, she moved to stand in front of Ehvren and raised her hands. Calling on her magic, she spoke to the serpent, praying it was enough a part of the natural world to hear her.
"Brother, listen. We mean no harm, let us pass, please."