As the expedition finally loads up people to leave Renkrue (again), Shouting Tree returns. His presence was missed the entire time. As he enters the village on the way out, a black panther walks next to him. It is not fully matured, and is probably faster than it is strong ... but it is still a panther.

The villagers of Renkrue aren't sure what to make of this, and for the most part stay very, very still. The panther looks about as it walks, its mind unknown as to the frightened meat around it or oblivious to what it scares.

When Shouting Tree gets to a launch, there is some nervousness on the parts of the passengers. Mr. Cohen smiles and says to the pilot, Lirith, "We'll get the next one."

As that load heads out, the passengers look on, worried that they might see that panther again very soon. Then again, the bestial man perhaps draws more fear individually. Together, however, they are a terrifying duo to the non-adventurous types.