Faviola
*Juna took a seat on the forest floor, sunning herself in the gentle rays of the morning sun. Several long stalks of bamboo trees surrounded her, illuminating the area in a forest green unlike what Juna had the chance to witness back at home. This forest was surprisingly peaceful. So peaceful that at times she think herself going deaf to the noise around her with no disturbance to the land outside of her and her animal companions. By her side, a Jackal laid curled up, clearly enjoying the warmth of the sun above him while at Juna's other side rested her Airstrider. The oversized bird sat down, pecking at a pile of nuts and berries that Juna had placed on the ground for her so that the Canifor wouldn't have to worry about her wandering off. Juna reached into her bag, taking out the book a friend had once gifted to her. She had been taking the time to read it whenever she could, finding herself getting dangerously close to the ribbon markers Ehakli had left in warning of what she would read about once she reached that point, but Juna wasn't so concerned of it right now, simply taking a day of test from her spirit search.*
Neil
*Wonder what all could be out here. I can hear a lot of strange animals. Smell 'em, too. I don't think I've ever seen so much bamboo in one place, damn, it makes it hard to navigate.*

A young woman was travelling alone through the dense bamboo forest with nothing but a spear and her wits to guide her — well, that, and her nose. She was following any scent she could find that smelled promising. It was, admittedly, strange to walk through a forest without the sound of leaves crunching underfoot. There was nothing to step on besides small patches of grass and otherwise soil. Fortunately, though, that guised her footsteps quite well.

Eventually, her nose caught on the strange smell of a wolf. And a jackal. And... A bird. All in the same place. 'Course, that wolf smell was from a Canifor, she could put that on her nose pretty quickly. Canifors and wolves smelled somewhat different from each other taking sweat into account. The woman began to track that smell for a good bit until, rather suddenly, she stuck her head through the bamboo line where Juna had been sitting.

It was rather strange. A dog eared woman with faintly golden eyes staring deadpan at the trio seemingly coming out of *Nowhere.* Well, save for her own scent. That was pretty easy to pick up on. Still, did not really shake the surprise of her suddenly just *Appearing* On the flora line. She didn't say anything, she just kind of stared at the Canifor.
Faviola
*At first, it didn't seem like Juna took notice of the woman staring at her, too focused on what she was reading to look up. Despite being a Canifor, she never really became too in-tuned with that side of her. Perhaps being raised by Macen had something to do with it, but whatever the reason may be she never really used her senses outside of what would have been deemed normal by the Macen's standards despite how strong things seemed to be for her. Jace was the first to take notice of a disturbance, the jackal lifting his head up in alertness. He turned to face the newcomer, letting out a low growl of warning towards her.

It was enough to catch Juna's attention, causing her to look up to see someone staring directly at them. She'd let out a gasp of surprise, quickly closing her book and standing up as if she expected the lady to suddenly attack out of nowhere. Where did she even come from? Juna reached for her staff, though instead of readying it for use, she simply stood there, staring back at the woman. Her Jackal got up on his feet while her Airstrider seemed too content with eating to notice the lady.*"...Who are you...?"*Juna said after a few moments of silence passing between them. Her voice came out rather quiet, though to her it seemed a much louder with her sensitive ears.*
Neil
"Be'ah question, who're *You*?" The dog woman asked back, raising an eyebrow and looking the Canifor up and down before finally stepping beyond the bamboo. She was a bit taller than Juna, and not a Canifor although she did have similar canine features as to a Macenized one. Slightly pointed ears, a long and fluffy tail, and that cute face that most Kemonomimi have. She was armed with a spear, although she didn't reach for it at the sign of aggression. Instead, she stood there and brushed the growling off.

"What kinda person would be sitting out h'er with nothin' butta dog, a berd, and a stick." She asked, taking note of the little Airstrider eating away at his berries, completely oblivious to the situation. It actually... Kind of amused her. She gave a snort of laughter before she looked back towards the Canifor.
Faviola
"I'm... Juna..."*She answered hesitantly. As the woman approached, the Canifor lowered her staff slightly, eyes shifting to the spear with the rising need of keeping her distance crossing her mind. She was a Kemonomimi, just like the Vampiress and she wielded a spear all the same as well. No, they weren't the same. She wasn't one of them surely. Jace got up from where he laid, pacing around the woman with a huff of distrust towards her while Juna seemed more focused on gazing back over to her.

This wasn't another figment of her imagination right?*"I just... Thought I'd take a break here and... Rest..."*She said.*"I'm... Not on your land am I? I didn't know there was anyone else out here..."*The Canifor gently slipped her book back into her bag, figuring she wasn't going to get much further into it for the time being.*"I guess you... Must be wondering about my companions..."*She gestured towards the Jackal sniffing around the woman.*"That is Jace and... The Airstrider... Her name is Juniper... Sorry if we're trespassing we're... A little new around here..."
Neil
"Juna! Juna, great name." The Kemonomimi replied , righting her posture and giving the Canifor a smile. For the most part, this Dog Kemono seemed rather friendly and trustworthly — and all the same towards her self-image of Juna. She already trusted her from the moment she opened her mouth and relaxed.

"Nah, this isn't m' land, Juna. I'm from Kahdo, a mahchant from the town. 'Though I guess I'mma bit far from home, aren't I? Hahaha!"
The Dog knelt down to the Jackal, placing her hand out for it to sniff. Provided it let her, she would've pet the animal shortly thereafter.

"The name's Carlyn. I would've guess this was *Your* Land, if anything." She added, looking from Jace back to Juna, "Seems you got y'erself a nice little party goin', in any case."
Faviola
*Juna regarded her much friendlier attitude, one of great contrast to Juna's timid one as she had often shrunk away from it since the happenings in Ramul Ta.*"Kadho is far... Isn't it...?"*She asked. Juna hardly visited many lands around Mentia, but she could assume it was back on the mainland over anything. She idly watched Jace as he sniffed Carlyn's hand, only to turn away from her attempt to petting him to return to his owner.*"Well it's nice to meet you Carlyn..."*She responded, rubbing her arm absently as she gazed around the forest assumed to be her land.*

"It's a pretty nice place... At least... Different from the forests that I'm used to... I'm... Also pretty far from where I'd consider home but... I don't think I can really go back..."*She explained before focusing back on Carlyn at the mention of her supposed party.*"They're... My only companions really... At least... Right now... Jace has traveled with me from the start and Juniper... Well... She came from an egg I once hatched... I know I'm supposed to be able to ride her but... I'm kind of scared to... I've never had a horse or anything before..."
Neil
"Was a naise boat ride 'cross the sea. Got on fohr free due to ties with the Captain," Carlyn explained, watching Jace walk away with a bit of disappointment. She remained kneeling while she spoke, though, continuing with, "It's a pleasah to meet yah too, Juna of Runra."

The dog finally stood up and dusted her legs off from the soil. She took what Juna said into consideration, thinking for a moment and giving a nod. A lone Canifor so far from home, roaming with only her animal compatriots to keep her company. It did not particularly seem like the best life, but a life nonetheless.

"I 'ave to agree with yah there. It sure is *Different* Than Kadho in quite a lotta ways. I could definitely see livin' out h're, but I gotta return to m' family so they don't worry too much. Still, I gotta few weeks 'fore I should go back. I've spent a few days out walkin' through the area now. Campin', huntin', something singin'. Sounds borin', but it ain't."

Carlyn gave a hearty laugh, before shaking her head.
"Well, if there's anything for certain about that lil' thing, you sure aren't gonna be ridin' her now. Wee thing might be able to carry a mouse, if even that. You'll have time tah get used to ridin' things before y'gotta ride Junipah anytime soon."
Faviola
*Juna of Runra. It was a much different title to lady of the forest. She wasn't even too sure if she could take on the title with her being new around this place. If she was staying here for a while though, she supposed she best got used to it.*"I've never had the chance to visit Kadho... Is it... Near Mentia...? I've only really been there once and... It wasn't the most pleasant experience... Not that... I've had too many at the mainland..."*She uttered the last part more under her breath, soon giving a sigh right after before refocusing on the moment.

Juna tilted her head to the side a bit at Carlyn's assessment of Juniper. The Canifor knew the bird was still probably young, but even then, she stood at similar height to the Canifor now with the year passed since she had first hatched. Maybe slightly taller, but it was hard to tell with the bird sitting down.*"You... Think so...?"*She asked, partially worried that she might have been hurting Juniper in the attempt to ride her. Juniper didn't seem too bothered in the moment, but Juna knew so little of the large animal. If only Ehakli was still around.*
Neil
"Aye. Kadho is een Menti. T'swhere my family is from, yeah. Carlyn of Kadho, or Carlyn of Menti. Whichevah, they mean the same to me." She replied, giving a nod to the question as she spoke. Of course she had no way of knowing if the Canifor was really from around these parts — she assumed so simply because she seemed so relaxed out here. It wasn't often you found lone strangers relaxing in the woods. 

Carlyn giggled and looked back at the Airstrider when she was asked.
"Nah, I think I'm wrong with my judgement. Birdie could probably carry a kid or so, but a beast h's gotta be big 'fore it starts carryin' 'round adult women. She still's got a ways to go. She's only a bit beegah than you. Imagine *You* Tryna carry around a person, much less trying to *Take floight*.

Though, I guess I could be wrong. Never seen a berd like 'at before. Maybe they are meant to fly powerfully."
Faviola
"Carlyn of Menti."*Juna repeated the title absently before slowly shaking her head to and fro to refocus on the Kemonomimi.*"So you've... Just been exploring around here...?"*The Canifor lowered her staff, using it as a sort of pole to lean on for the time being.*"You wouldn't have... Happened to see anything... Strange out in these forests... Have you...?"*The Canifor seemed a bit hesitant in asking the question, though surely someone else out here had seen something. She didn't just imagine the spiritual wolf coming this way did she?*"Like... A...Wolf perhaps... I...I don't think they're from around here... But... I thought I saw one..."*Maybe she could simply play it off as seeing some other wild animal rather than a ghost of sorts. One at least made her seem less crazy.

She glanced over at Juniper at Carlyn's mention of her being able to fly, causing Juna to have to think on it for a while.*"I... Don't think I've seen any of her kind fly before... But... I guess I haven't seen very many of her kind either..."*She said, trying to envision the large bird flying through the sky. It was a pretty odd image in her head, but Juna supposed anything could be possible.*
Neil
"Ehhh, yeah pretty much. Just kind of roamin' out here for the helluvit. No real reason or anythin', just lookin' for adventure." Carlyn replied. For a moment, she thought back about having seen any strange wolves on her travel. Of course, she ended up replying, "Haven't seen any strange *Wolves*, though. You lot are the strangest things I've seen thus far."

She paused for another moment of though, and then spontaneously suggested, "Why don't we look for it togetha! You've got me interested in this weird wolf now. I want to see a weird wolf. Sounds like f'an, doesn't it?"
Faviola
"Wha... No-. I mean... I probably just imagined it... Maybe just a little homesick-."*She said quickly, not wanting to bring them both on a potential wild goose chase.*"It's... Been ages since I've seen it... Even if it wasn't my imagination I'm sure it's probably gone by now-."*But what if it wasn't? It mattered little right now. If she started going on about following ghost wolves she'd probably even assume herself to have lost it at this point. She was supposed to be relaxing here, taking a break from the mainland. So why couldn't she just do that and forget about these imaginary animals?*
Neil
"Imaginary or not, I think that if we teamed up, it'd be for the best. I mean, get this; you have no *One* To go to, and I got no *Where* To go to. We seem ta' get along quite well, yeah? Might as well continue on with each other for awhile." Carlyn suggested after the initial denial of working together to find the wolf. It was, at least to her, a very good idea. Between not particularly enjoying the lack of company, being ill-confident in her abilities by herself, and the fact that friends just made things better all just seemed like quite a good thing to her!

"So, what do'ya say, Juna? We work together for awhile till... Ahh... Well, I don't really *Have* A 'till', but till we don't anymore I s'ppose."