The Flameling was not surprised by her comrade's comparison of himself to the very earth around them. After all, other worlds she had been to over the multitude of centuries past had various nature mages and geomancers who called those planets home. They too were very much in tune with their surroundings just like Erin here. And many of these people Evadne had befriended before time itself eventually claimed their lives, thus passing from both mortal and star sight alike. In particular, the world of Harmonia had a very high percentage of geomancers and shamans, being that the natural world was so very important to their many cultures.
Of course, from area to area their customs differed somewhat, but in general they all held Mother Nature in very high esteem. It was simply their way of life, what they knew and were comfortable with. Not everyone there practiced magic, but every person there regardless held some kind of appreciation for the natural world and the universe as a whole. The last time the Star had visited seemed like such a short time ago, about nearly two and a half centuries. To a regular person, this may in fact seem like a long time but for a Star or Flameling, it was merely a small fraction of that time. Evadne made it a point to visit there again within the next 50 years as it was one of her favorite places to go to. But only after the current quest had been completed.
The Flameling came out of her reverie then, and spoke once more to Erin at her side. "Indeed, many geomancers have a very solid grip on their emotions, being strongly anchored to the world in which they live in. It is only natural that you, being one yourself, also feel such a calm connection. And no, you are not the first geomancer I have met."
At his uncertainty of being able to detect enemies, Evadne simply smiled. "Do not underestimate yourself or your capabilities, Erin Arrafel. Who knows, you may eventually reach that point on your life path. The fact that you could indeed sense the creature's presence before you came in contact with it, whether or not you knew what you were dealing with, it is a boon on our side. Every advantage our way counts, no matter how small. Even the smallest of things can make a ton of difference. A minute spent living in heavenly bliss is far more memorable than a hundred years of eternal loneliness. A rose given as an expression of love to another is made that much more beautiful. A smile sent one's way can make all the difference in the world, especially if that person had given up on life. Something so small and seemingly insignificant to others can spark something inside oneself, giving them the desire to try again. I have seen it many times. Those ripples in existence many think do not do much, they in fact do far more than one would ever realize. So do not sell yourself short, Erin. You are far more powerful than you give yourself credit for. As long as that power is used for good, all is well and as it should be."
As the night drew nearer, Evadne looked up at the ever darkening sky above as it continued the process of changing color, from light blue, to dark blue, to finally black. "As a Flameling, I do not require the same sleep that mortals do. Nor does the night inhibit my vision. However, for your sake we shall make a stop here and set up camp. Both of us need to be in top peak conditioning if we are to succeed in this dangerous task of ours. I can help with getting a fire going, as well as keep watch while you get some rest. It is of no inconvenience to me."
And with that, Evadne began to look around for bits and pieces of wood and dried leaves that they could use to make their campfire with. She also searched for large stones to help keep the fire safely contained. Being that the terrain they were traveling through was composed of mainly tall grasses and sloping green hills, with a few trees scattered here and there, there wasn't that much spare wood to find but they would make do with what was available to them. Perhaps there were the remnants of past campfires around here they could make use of. Evadne kept her eyes peeled for anything of use.