Charles
"The girl covered her mouth with embarrassment from how skirl and mis formed it sounded. The wolf would smirk at getting her to speak, quite amused by what he heard. She use to have a beautiful voice better than any maiden, but one day a witch would here this voice and out of spite and jealousy she cursed the huntress. 'What need did one that hunted need for a voice so beautiful' was the parting words of this witch. And the wolf swore on his name he would restore this voice and in place she would sing for him when ever he pleased. And that was the beginning of the adventures Okami and the huntress." *He said as he looked back at her with a smile* "Our situation just reminded me of this old story."

*He then pointed to his mask* "In different stories of their travels, it is said the wolf bore marking on his white fur. This mask was crafted after the images. And I was often called Okami for my curiosity. But my blue tails and ears earned me another name. The tragedy of the blue one. Though that's another story unrelated to Okami's"
Linda
*Terrel would remain focused on the path ahead, most of the forestry shifting to more stone and rock paths as they were nearing the mountainsides. It seemed Prasia was just beyond this mountain range as Kibaru had mentioned earlier. Hearing him talking about the story of Okami and how his mask was made based on the story, Terrel wondered if the name Okami was just a nickname of his. Most likely it seemed, probably to the point of it being his preferred name. 

With how bare the land became from leaving the forest, it was now easier to feel the chill of the wind as it blew past. At the very least Terrel could remain warm with his outfit, perhaps the one good thing out of winter for him that summer couldn't help. His horse would lower his head at the draft, walking on in silence while it followed its lead. They should probably be careful whenever they traveled through the mountains, after all it was typically where people got robbed from hiding bandits.*
Nelson
"Thanks for the story." *Manon continued walking for quite some time after they passed the edge of the forest. She was focusing on the story Kibaru just told. It was a nice story, she'd admit that much. But something felt off, felt strange. So much that Manon stopped and looked behind her, towards the forest. She could still see the trees, she couldn't feel them. Her gaze switched from the cozy forest behind her, something her magic could tap into. Then looking towards the mountains, towards Terrel and Kibaru and the nothing she got from rocks and stones. Taking a deep breath, forcing her self to follow after the pig and the wolf. The most she had now was grass and small bushes, and soon those would cease as well.*
Charles
"You're welcome... You Ok?" *He asked looking back at her* "You sure you don't want something to eat. Not that I mind, but carrying you if you passed out would be be quite embarrassing for you." *He said seeming quite worried at her* "Hey, Terrel. What does she eat?"
Linda
*Terrel walked in silence for a while, only glancing back as Kibaru asked him what she ate. Part of him considered just saying that she drank blood, but for both of their sakes, he'd say:*"Meat usually... She prefers not to talk about though since she cares about the animals..."*His gaze would slowly shift over to Manon, noticing the distance creating between them. He wondered if she was used to traveling beyond the forest or traveling at all for that matter. If not, it was about to be a long trip. Still, he's progressed with worse save for the occasional attitude.*
Nelson
*She was thankful that Terrel was lying on her behalf. Maybe he wasn't entirely insufferable, just mostly. It was long after she made up her mind to follow the two that she stopped once again. The Forest was much further away now. It felt like a piece of her was missing, or that she had a blind-fold on. She started to realize how much she relied upon her connection to nature. Sure she could still feel the grass around her but she was used to so much more.* "I think fruit and vegetables taste better though." *Shaking the feeling of being somewhat blind and trusted her life with the two instead, healing was all she'll have for a while.*
Charles
"Well I know of someone that makes great salads... Me on the other hand, I can cook almost anything." *He said as he continued on a bit confused by their conflicting answers. She eats meat, but rejected his offer. Yet she eats fruits and vegetable but is hungry* "Do you not have food then for her Terrel?"
Linda
"Well like I said, I'm out of supplies."*He'd say, having to repeat what he brought up earlier in them needing to head out to closest town after all the camping out they've done. The Elf would peer out over the edge of the rocky terrain.*"Fortunately for us, I think we've found Ditwejik."*He'd say, gesturing down towards the distant town. Hopefully it was as large as the capitols he had visited before, otherwise he doubt they'll be able to find any vials out here or many animals to hunt for that matter until they set off again for Salvania.*
Nelson
*Manon gave a sigh of relief at the sight of Ditwejik. Maybe she'd get to sleep in a bed for once. She wasn't too keen on the idea of feeding off of rats as they taste as horrible as they looked. If she didn't she ran the risk of losing herself and feeding off of her travel partners. With the destination in sight her mind left the forest, excitement taking it's place instead.* "How come you're so worried about me eating, Sir.." *She stared at him, realizing she had already forgotten the wolfman's name.* "Uh.." *She looked at Terrel for assistance.*
Linda
"Okami."*Terrel would say as she looked over at him upon trying to remember Kibaru's name. He would begin making his way down in the direction of the city, keeping his horse close to him so as to guide him along the Rocky outcrops.*
Nelson
"Why do you care so much about me being hungry?" *She figured any friend of Terrel must be equally as non-caring as the Pig was. She only asked because she would rather him not know about her special needs*
Charles
"As someone that enjoys making food and a hunter, it pains me to see someone hungry. Not to mention that I'm not going to abandon you on the way there which means that we're going to be stuck carrying you around. Why's it so strange to care whether your companion is hungry?" *His tone had a tiny hint of anger to it as well as worry* "You might even go insane and attack one of us. I've seen it and heard of it happening even more"
Nelson
"With an offer such as that, how can I refuse?" *She was only joking back with Okami, though she doubted he knew how likely that could happen if she didn't eat before the day was over. It was actually peaceful around Okami though, How come he wasn't the one who found her in the forest instead?* "Does riding a horse really hurt that much for the first few times?"
Linda
"Yep."*He'd say to answer her question.*"If you don't feel it the moment you get off the horse, you'll definitely feel it the next day. Horse riding is something you get used to after a while if you don't want to feel sore anymore."*Carl would let out a huff of air, blowing a few strands of his hair into his face as he'd let out a chuckle.*"As well as getting to know your steed."*He'd finish, patting Carl along his snout.*
Charles
"I can agree. Riding it at first is painful.. It's like sitting on a wooden chair that keeps moving. And you legs just hang adding more weight. You also have to match you movement with the steed or suffer from a sore behind" *He said further expanding on Terrel's answer* "But it's a heck of allot faster and you get to carry more stuff with you"
Nelson
"So like a rocking chair?" *She looked at Carl. Her gaze drifted to Terrel before she winced. Just the sight of him was enough these days. Such a stubborn person, ungrateful too. If only Okami had found her in the woods, at least he was far more pleasant. He could calm down the ego a little but that's men for her, she guessed.*
Linda
"Yes riding a horse is like riding a rocking chair."*He'd say with a final sarcastic comment. With them getting closer and closer to the outskirts of the town, he'd carefully slip the lead more tightly around his hand so that Carl could stay close to him for whenever they entered. Maybe he could find a nice stable for Carl for the time being while the others busied themselves. It would at least give him the chance to see what all the city had to offer.*
Charles
"A rocking chair is for comfort. This chair moves left and right, up and down and the wood is completely uneven and hard" *He'd saying occasionally looking back at the woman* "Oh, We're almost here. Prefect... Took us a while. I can't wait to get some proper ingredients and sell this meat. And I guess Terrel will help you out with your food problem. Even if I'm far better suited for it" *He clearly felt a bit salty. But also a little relieved*
Nelson
"Believe me, I would love for you to help too." *She walked closer to Terrel since he was enlisted to help. She wanted 'accidentally' drop her staff against his head but resisted the urge.* "Maybe he'll buy me a knife so I can hunt on my own, to make up for 'all' the things I've helped him with so far." *There was no way that he would do this, she could feel it.*
Linda
*With Manon nearing him after being nominated to help from Kibaru, he wouldn't pay much mind to the two. Only when she brought up him buying her a knife, did he finally respond.*"I recall suggesting someone got a weapon only for them to walk away without a word on the topic, so surely that must mean that said someone didn't want it."*He'd say, revisiting the moment when he suggested she got a proper weapon to kill with while she was feasting on a' animal only for her to quickly walk off. Terrel didn't blame her so much then as he was now with her asking him to buy her a knife on top of already having to get the vials just for her to last while they were in the capitols. He'd come to a slow stop near the entrance of the town, turning to face Kibaru as he would ask:*"We going to meet back up at a tavern later?"
Charles
"Yeah. I guess so. I'll go sell some of my stuff and buy some. See you guys soon" *He'd say soon rushing of* "Hey Terrel. Do me a favour and look for an Elephant! Or Horse!" *He's say soon disappearing*
Nelson
"You can't actually expect an Ele-" *And he was gone, just like that. Once Okami was out of sight she stepped beside Terrel, sending an elbow into his side for all the comments he made about her being stray and what not.* "You deserve that, you know. Maybe we should find a butcher and convince them to sell us something still alive." *She had no clue where anything was in this city.*
Linda
"I think an elephant is hard to miss if they had one-!"*He'd yell after Kibaru only for him to disappear later. Being jabbed in the side, Terrel would hardly react in barely being able to feel it beneath the armor and clothing. The Elf would turn his gaze down to Manon.*"You say that as if you'd expect anything more from me."*The Elf would comment, before turning and heading off in the opposite direction to continue further into the city. At the mention of visiting a butcher to sell them something alive, Terrel would say:*"You know animals at butchers aren't usually alive, but you can be my guest to go explain to someone why you need a living, breathing animal. I need to find Carl a nice stable for the night."
Nelson
"Sure, give me my money back and I'll happily try." *Knowing full well he probably would not do such a thing so she tagged along to find a stable.* "And I'm pretty sure the animals are alive when they get there, and what would the butcher care? He's getting paid isn't he?" *She continued to pester him.* "Wouldn't the stables be near the entrance we came through? It wouldn't make sense to put stables deeper in." *Her stomach growled loudly. Her left hand found her forehead while her right hand found her stomach. Headaches were the first sign of impending blood frenzy.*
Linda
"I don't remember taking your money, simply getting paid for a Mercenary task I've done for you earlier."*He'd say, playing oblivious to her demands. As she continued talking on and on, he'd eventually come to a sudden stop.*"Why don't you go find Okami then, hm? I'm sure he'd love to go grab you a meal and tell you stories without any additional pay needed."*He'd suggest, growing tired of her constant questioning of what he was doing. Sometimes it would be nice to have some silence while he navigated the new town and finished stuff up so he could get some rest for the night, though the Vampiress always seemed to want to make things more difficult. She really had no outlet did she?*
Nelson
*Grinning as she finally struck a nerve on him, retribution for earlier she supposed.* "Oh please, For all you know I might run away and not pay you any more than before. For a Mercenary you're pretty sloppy. I mean the way you kill the rabbit earlier screamed rookie in my ear." *She continued, now that she had a taste for this, there was no way she could stop now. "Are you lost or something, where are we even going?" *She looked around at her surroundings and couldn't help but notice there were no stables nearby.*
Linda
"Starting to sound like a better option."*He'd utter at her words. His gaze flitted over to her as she continued to critique him.*"You know for a healer you sure do kill a lot more than heal. For someone who says they'd keep quiet, you sure do talk a lot. For a person who likes animals, you sure don't know a lot. And for a stray you sure have a lot to say about getting lost."*He'd jab one after another.*"For someone who thinks plants and berries taste better, you sure do eat *Meat* A lot..."*He'd say, emphasizing the word.*"Now do you want to keep playing this game because if you'd like I can start treating you like I would an actual stray."
Nelson
"You don't actually know if that's true or not, seeing how I've healed every injured thing I've come across. Thankfully, your camp isn't filled with dying people. Judging me because of what I need to eat is entirely unfair and you know it. When I tried being silent you came and talked to me as well. So clearly being silent isn't something you wish for either. I'm still waiting for you to treat me like a person, I can't imagine you 'actually treating me like a stray' would be much different than how you are now." *The headache she developed earlier grew intensity, As long as it didn't reach migraine levels she had time.*
Linda
*He'd grin slightly at her statement of being unfair.*"Well let me fill you in on something Manon, the world isn't fair. If it was, we wouldn't be having this conversation right now, so you can wait and wait for me to treat you any different than I do now, but just when I have reason to, you find a way to change my mind."*Terrel would say, looking away from her and continuing on.*
Nelson
"Nobody said the world was fair, I'm only commenting how you're judging someone off of something they had no control over. It's not like I dropped out a magic school. I was attacked. Now shut up." *Her second hand moved to her head as well, both hands cupping her forehead as she followed after Terrel to wherever they were heading too. Probably not to eat, that's for sure. It was getting to the point where she found herself thinking about what people tasted like. Were elves sweeter than Macens? What about that Okami person, he probably tasted as delicious as he looks.*
Charles
*Kibaru would have completed his things and was sitting in the tavern drinking some milk and eating some perfectly cooked food, with seasoning and everything* "Mmm, this is so great. I do wonder if Terrel got Manon some food... Damn that girl. Kind of hard to enjoy my meal now..."
Linda
"Judge is a strong word. I'd like to consider it just me providing a true statement."*He'd respond back before falling silent at the magic school comment. The Elf would turn his gaze towards the buildings around them, scoping out for a stable if not at least a marketplace to restock at first.*
Nelson
*She didn't carry on with arguing, she had other pressing issues. She stood and looked around at all the people. Some carrying with their own shopping or chatting between one another. If only she could find someone a little more secluded she thought, maybe she could make it there and back without Terrel even noticing. Manon looked at Terrel who continued to walk down the road and then back at the people nearby, clearly weighing the risk vs reward for what she needed to do. The part inside that loved healing others pain won this time as she followed after Terrel, though time was a factor she had to worry about.*
Linda
*With Manon finally going quiet, Terrel decided to enjoy the peace he had, focusing on the marketplace ahead of him with some added relief to being able to get some food from one of the vendors. He didn't pay much attention to the vampire, wanting to get what tasks he could get done before another inevitably snarky comment came from her.*
Nelson
*She was half following Terrel, half walking in the same direction mindlessly until she looked up and realized she was entirely alone. Checking her surroundings thoroughly for pink hair or a horse but didn't find signs of the elf. She did find a dark alleyway though, there had to be a rat or something to eat over there. She drifted into the alleyway where she stumbled across someone sleeping in a dark corner. Pausing as she stared down at the male, She wanted to turn away. Wanted to leave but her feet wouldn't move as she contemplating crossing a line she promised to never cross as a healer.*
Charles
*Bored of waiting for the other and finished his meal. He decided to find his companions. He exited the Tavern and went straight for the where the Stables were. He would soon see Terrel and wave at him* "Hey. You Lost!?" *He asked as he approached Terrel seeing as Carl was still with him- "You two fou- Where's the girl?"
Linda
*Terrel would glance over at Kibaru as he made his way over while the Elf was paying for more vegetables.*"No, I was just having my progress delayed by a-"*He paused as Kibaru would ask where the girl was. For a moment, Terrel would glance around, soon finding her nowhere in sight.*"You know Okami... I'm going to be real honest here, I have absolutely no idea."
Charles
"Are you legit kidding me. Sigh. I don't blame you. Baby sitting is not your job" *He then moved his mask up a bit so he could start sniffing. Following what little of her sent that he could. Mostly using his eyes* "Check alley way, She'd probably avoid crowds with the headache. Check food stalls or anyone carrying something body sized"
Nelson
*She held her staff even tighter within her hands, slowly raising it above her head. Her eyes fixed on the unconscious' man head. She just needed to numb him a little, she told herself. Losing herself almost completely to her bloodlust.* "Just a little something to ease the pain while I check their blood for diseases, yeah. He might be sick and needs to be healed." *She whispered to herself, trying to justify her acts to righteous ones.*
Linda
*Terrel would slowly slide a piece of gold towards the person at the stall as he would look at Kibaru, soon taking the rest of the vegetables in exchange and placing them in Carl's saddle bags before finally saying:*"Alright. Keep watch of Carl while you search around here. I'll go check the alleys..."*The Elf would let go of the lead as he began to head back the way he had come, figuring she must have wandered off some ways back.*
Charles
*With Terrel moving away, His mask would soon move to the top of his face as he started sniffing and looking around* "Well I'm stupid" *He said before climbing onto carl to get a better look over the crowd of people. Checking the stalls and slowly moving forward with carl as she scooped out the place. Had there not been so much scents in the air, he could have possibly tracked down using his nose alone, but for now he only used it to pin her general location. He Trusted Terrel could find her if he didn't, But Kibaru had to look for allot more*
Nelson
*She heard running behind her which caused her to run deeper into the alleyway. She didn't know who it was, just that she was caught in the attempt. She was quicker than she appeared as she reached the end of the alley rather quickly. She quickly turned left to just see she reached a dead end. She was going to be executed, she just knew it. Standing near the corner with her staff in her hands. If they came around the corner she needed to fight her way through.*
Charles
*Having Caught her sent in an alley way, he jumped off of carl. He would give him on of the apples he had bough before coming to find Terrel. Deciding his chances was better not wasting his efforts he screamed at the top of his lungs in this alley* "MANON!" *His call for he might have seemed a bit aggressive. But it was clearly his voice*
Nelson
*From where she was hiding she jumped a little from his voice. She didn't recognize it immediately, only having heard it for a conversation or two so far. She peeked her head out to see Okami. She lowered her staff slowly before yelling back to him. "I didn't do anything!" *Which was semi-true, hard to explain what she was going to do though.* \
Charles
*With his face clearly visible now, she could see his eyebrow twitching as he tried to hold it in* "Get your..." *He then took a deep breath* "Come over here before I have a hearth attack..." *Kibaru has always had a hard time controlling his anger and sometimes ended up seeming like some villain because his feet got wet one day*
Nelson
*She didn't move from the corner, she didn't trust him not to do something yet. They had just met after all. Her gaze looked back towards the dead end, looking for another way out but she was just as cornered as she felt. Taking a deep breath in she bolted from the corner at at Okami. Maybe she could run past him or something, hopefully he wasn't as strong as he looked.*
Charles
*Suddenly Kibaru would let go of the lead and suddenly shifting into a form, His hands now on the hilt of his katana. This was a purely defensive reaction. Though with the raising of his bright blue tails it looked like he would strike if she came closer* "Calm down" *He said looking straight at her, though he was actually just talking to himself*
Nelson
*She extended a hand forward before a a bright light formed in the palm of her hand. Holding it out as she illuminated the entire alleyway with a light bright enough to disorientate anyone who looked at it. It would almost be like looking directly into the sun as it forced pupils contract. This would be enough to probably cover her as she tried to escape the corner. She closed her own eyes as she ran at Okami hoping she wouldn't get cut down.*
Charles
*With his vision taken away, Kibaru would get the sense she was trying to pass him. Well he holed she did. So he would pull his katana with the cover of the katana out and stretching it to the one side on the alley. Having the end touch the ground to trip her if she was to go that way. Stretching his arm out to the other direction as was as his tails to feel if she passed that way instead. Hopefully she didn't run into carl behind him or Terrel would be quite mad*
Nelson
*Just as she though she had passed Okami something caught her leg. She wasn't able to place a foot underneath her quick enough which ended in her shoulder diving into the ground behind him with a loud thud. The light vanishing as well as her concentration was lost. She sat up from the ground while reaching around for her staff that was no longer in her position.*
Charles
*Kibaru would smirk and reached down to grab her leg quite tightly* "Now listen her princess, Do that again..." *He would then take a deep breath again before looking at her whether he had sight or not. He would give her a smile* "You had us quite worried I'll let you know" *His grip was tight but not enough to hurt her unless she resisted* "Now are you going to stop struggling so we can go find Terrel?"
Nelson
*She raised a leg and looked back at Okami. With a few rapid kicks to his hand to break herself free from his grip. She managed to get both feet underneath her in a type of crouch. Instead of running towards the entrance to the alleyway she turned around and leapt on Okami instead. She didn't choose a certain location but the delicious taste of blood filled her mouth as her fangs pierced his upper arm.*
Charles
*Kibaru would wince a bit at the sudden bit and almost bit back. But instead he just stared at her as an almost audible sound would come from his head as it started to click together. This was not the first time he has been bitten before so it wasn't exactly painful much to him. So he'd just put one arm around her as he sighed with a little anger* "How can you be so dumb to starve yourself with a curse like this. You're so paying me back for this"
Nelson
*She didn't hear anything he had said, the taste of a person was more than she imagined. She loved the taste, and she almost hated herself for it as well. She couldn't stop drinking either, she didn't want to stop. Compared to Okami, the blood of the animals didn't scratch the surface of her needs. Because of that she tortured herself on killing helpless animals nearly daily. This handle the entire itch, and it simply tasted incomparably better. She knew she was being greedy and couldn't think straight enough to care either. She continued to drink even though she felt full.*
Charles
*After a bit Kibaru would softly tap her head* "Manon. You can let go now before I start feeling light headed" *He said a bit irritated after a while as he did actually start to feel somewhat light headed*
Nelson
*She had to force herself to let go of the male. Pulling her head back before scooting off him until her back hit the wall nearby. Trails of his blood dripped down the corners of her lips as she took deep breaths inwards. It was now that sets of fangs could be seen past her parted lips as she waited until the daze subsided. She liked the small afterglow she got from feeding off animals, but what she was going through now was entirely different. It felt as if her entire body was being rejuvenated from the life blood of Okami.*
Charles
"Fucking hell. Don't make a scene you dummy" *He said before wiping of the blood with his sleeves as he grabbed her shoulder to push her down if she wanted to run again.* "You feeling ok?" *He asked as he examined her fangs a little closer* "Hope these things disappear again..."
Nelson
"Sorry.. I'll heal you when we get to an inn or something." *The feeling of guilt at her conscious. She knew this was bound to happen sooner or later. She lasted her whole life until now feeding off only animals. His words confused her though, fangs that disappear? Her fangs never disappeared before. They were always out and she always had to cover her mouth when she yawned or laughed. Occasional she wouldn't care if the person already knew about her secret but that was only Terrel at the moment. Reaching up until her hand found Okami's shoulder as she used him and the wall to stand on her own two feet. She felt dizzy due to the sensory overload she got while feeding, though that should subside soon enough.* "I feel better, yes." *Her memory couldn't really recall anything recent. The last thing she remembered was arguing with Terrel while looking for the stables.* "Did Terrel ever find a place for Carl?"
Charles
*He would look at where carl was* "Fuck"

"Nope. Now get on right now" *He said before crouching down in front of her with his back to her* "I am not walking with you dazed ass right now" *This day just kept getting better for him. And his mood was surely improving with each event*
Nelson
*She wrapped her arms around his neck as she climbed onto his back. Her chin resting against his shoulder as her legs wrapped around his stomach.* "Thanks again, sorry for all this." *She couldn't remember the last time she had a ride like this.*
Charles
"I'd much rather have a 'thank you' than an Apology" *He'd say as he started to walk quickly before asking people nearby of they had seen the horse. Thankfully there was allot of people and so tracking him down was way easier then what Manon was but the directions became conflicting to the point where he would walk to and from...* "Fuck it I'll just find Terrel"
Nelson
"Thank you, Okami." *She said quietly since her cheek was against his now. She even allowed herself to rest her head against his as she closed her eyes. She was mentally and physically exhausted after all that. She wasn't entirely sleepy but she could rest for a while at the cost of throwing her sleep cycle off.* "How did you find me?"
Charles
"I'm a hunter. It's want I do. I track down. I also serve fine meals as I'm sure you can agree with now" *He said making a small joke* "Want to rest up in an inn. Get some proper sleep as said meal?" *He asked as he decided it would be best to drop her off as the tavern where it also offered a few rooms to stay at*
Nelson
"Oh please. You tasted disgusting." *Joking back with him before nodding to his question. She also felt like a burden again, much like how Terrel made her feel more often than not.* "I don't have any coin though, I gave what I had to Terrel. Thanks for carrying me, what a gentleman." *She squeezed her arms in a sort of hug. This one was way nicer than the pig.* "I'm assuming Terrel didn't even notice I was gone?"
Charles
"You're face seemed other wise. Like a lady that enjoyed herself quite the bit. And yes. He didn't notice you were gone until I asked. As for payment... I don't only work with money you know. Trading this for that is quite common" *He said with his tails wagging slightly. After a short walk they arrived at the tavern* "After this I'll go look for Carl. Don't tell Terrrel I lost him. Okay"