As the creature approached the group and the men readied themselves for a fight, something unexpected happened as Leo wriggled free from Virgil's arms. Before he could scramble to catch him again, Leo was already trotting ahead, not seeming to mind the heavy snow around him.

"Ah, wait-" Virgil winced, looking over to Vontell, expecting to see his concern. To his surprise, he instead seemed calm, more inquisitive than anything as he watched his capybara companion approach the monster.

Once he stood before the great, roaring beast, Leo merely sat, starring at her intently. Slowly, the roaring ceased, and the creature stared back at him, the two exchanging a prolonged silence. To the men's surprise, the creature plopped down onto the ground, sitting with Leo as she reached out to pat the top of his head, seemingly calmed.

"... What the hell just happened?" Virgil muttered under his breath, earning a chuckle from Vontell.

"That's the power of a capybara, my dear friend... No creature, no matter how fierce, can resist their calming energy..." No longer sensing danger, he approached as well, the creature seeming to pay him no mind as he pats her on the shoulder, "It appears we've made another friend today. What do you think of that, Virgil?"

"... I think this was a waste of time."

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