Michele
*Kibaru stared at her for a bit* "How long will it last? Will she understand me? Can I control the voices I hear? Will I speak like a horse? Will I still be able to understand other languages?" *Kibaru seemed full of questions and some concern as well. This did just come out of the blue for him and he was kind of unsure*
Julio
*Manon tilted her head at all the questions. To be fair, she didn't know the answer to half of these questions, She had never gifted beast speak before and it wasn't like hers turned off.* "I dont know. Yes. I don't know. Probably not. I don't think so." *Maybe she should've thought about these questions before applying the effects to Terrel..*
Lois
*Terrel would look down at her in silence. If her ability to talk to animals really was just magic, then she really must not know much about her own capabilities. Perhaps there was a feeling of doubt in the pig as, for all he knew, the magic touch didn't do anything, but there was only one real way to find out at this rate.*"We should probably get to the stables."*He'd eventually say, looking away from the healer to focus on the path. 'Preferably before we all look crazy, babbling on about talking to animals while wearing animal themed masks.' He'd think to himself.*
Michele
"That's allot of uncertainties. Guess there's only one way to find out, huh?" *He said with a casual shrug*
Julio
*She placed her other glowing palm against Okami's chest before leading the way. Come to think about it, this was the first time she was in the lead.* "It'll be fine, I do it all the time." *As she took the final left and found herself standing in front of the stables.* "Go say hi."
Lois
*'That's what I'm worried about.' The Elf would think to himself as she told them to not worry. Following after her, he'd eventually make out the fencing that marked the stables. He'd gaze over towards where horses were kept, tilting his head in the direction of it to notify Kibaru before he'd walk over to it. It felt strange almost. Sounds of what would usually be that of huffing horses and distant whinnies, now came to him almost like quiet conversation and mutterings. He'd shake his head to and fro at the noise, not planning on thinking crazy today as he'd head inside to go grab Carl.*
Michele
"Yeah, now that I think about, My social anxiety decided to show itself. I think it best if I rather didn't" *He said as he turned around*
Julio
*Manon let out a laugh. Social anxiety from the one who told a random girl a story. She walked behind Okami before placing both her palms against his back and giving him a light push towards the stables.* "You're the one who was excited to leave, Pitch is waiting for you~" *She coo'd almost as if the horse was his lover.* "Ignore the other horses, kinda.. They've been stuck for a while and they're feeling... Sad."
Lois
*Terrel would make his way over to the stables, the voices seeming to grow silent at his approach to his own horse. Opening the gate to the fencing he was in, the Elf would grab his lead, feeling the burning gaze of the other horses on him as he would guide Carl outside. The horse seemed to be silent for now, but what was the Elf supposed to say to him exactly?*"You're... Not going to start talking to me are you...?"*He'd question the horse in a low tone while they walked. Carl would merely look back at him for a while, almost causing a sigh of relief in the Elf only for Carl to respond with:*"Are you talking to me?"
Michele
*Kibaru would would look at her* "I might just buy them all and just set the free again if I hear their plead" *He said almost as if crying. He wasn't exactly someone that would abide by the law and he has often cause allot of trouble, but he was really unsure* "I really don't know if I'm ready"
Julio
"Welcome to my world, maybe you'll understand why I don't eat meat." *She gave him a more forceful push now that he started to empathize with what she has hear all the time. Hearing them being trapped in the stables wasn't even the worst of it, he could use his imagination when it came to her feedings.* "On the bright side, Pitch might be very thankful." *She gave up on pushing Okami and went to go check up on Terrel and Carl.*
Lois
*Terrel would stand frozen for a moment as his gaze whirled towards his horse. A hidden look of bewilderment beneath his mask.*"You... You actually talk-"*Terrel would say in his mix of surprise and confusion. What kind of magic allowed animals to speak? The Elf didn't know. He hardly ever knew these days. His horse would look back at him, almost matching some of his confusion.*

"I didn't know you could speak horse-"*He'd whinny back to the Elf. A grin would appear on Terrel's face, more childish than malicious as he'd pat his horse's snout.*"Then either we're both crazy or the other Elf was actually right."*He'd say to Carl.*

"Well I already know you're crazy."*The horse would say.*"Those little stunts you try to pull... Let me just say, they aren't always a fun time-"
Julio
*The moment Manon walked over she heard the last portion of what the horse said and instantly turned around. She wanted nothing to do with any of that conversation. Arguments with animals were always.. Complicated. So instead she made her way back to Okami, grabbing him by his arm and slowly leading him towards the stables.* "It'll be fine." *She said with much less confidence, hoping Pitch didn't have her two cents to say to Okami.*
Michele
*Kibaru would look at Pitch for a bit before going* "Sup" *And the only thing that followed was an awkward silence between the tow* "Sup!" *He would say again a bit louder and the horse would simply sigh at him*
Lois
*Terrel would gradually head back over to the others, seemingly talking to Carl as if they were having a casual conversation before eventually coming up to the two. Turning his gaze to the healer, Terrel would say almost with a laugh:*"Manon I never had a doubt in you."
Julio
*Manon couldn't help but smile, she even began laughing as Terrel looked just like she did when they first met. The difference being she wasn't going to call him crazy for it. She figured it would be best to give Okami and Pitch some alone time as well, making her way to Terrel and Carl.* "It's a little different, isn't it? Not saying you don't know your friends, their wants and needs. But having them actually tell means you don't have to guess as much." *This was the first time she felt so included in something, knowing that her companions could share this experience with animals.*
Lois
"It's... Strange..."*He'd eventually say, allowing his hand to lightly run along the horse he never had the chance to hear before. There was always a time in a child's life where they imagined if animals were to be able to speak, though that was usually just a silly dream. Now it felt like an alternative reality and, the Elf couldn't hide his smile at it.*"I'll say."*Carl would suddenly break the short silence.*"I still don't know what's going on. One moment I'm talking to the horse's about how this place was different than my old home, now I'm talking to people about..."*The horse paused as if to think for a moment.*"Well... Talking to people."
Julio
*She turned her attention to Carl before bowing to the horse.* "I understand I probably scared you a few nights ago, Please accept my apology for my actions." *She held the bow for a few seconds before standing upright once more.*
Lois
"Oh don't even get me started on that!"*Carl would say, tugging at his lead.*"I thought this woman was going to eat that man alive!"*He'd whinny. Terrel would give Carl a pat on the head.*"Alright, alright Carl. How about you go trot around the field for a while before we go?"*Terrel would suggest to him before letting go of the lead. The horse would mutter a bit under his breath.*"Yeah yeah, I'll just go canter around..."*He's say, almost like he was calming himself. Terrel would watch after him for a while, saying:*"I'll go ahead and get him saddled up... Should make sure Pitch and Okami are ready to go."
William
*She nodded and went to go check up on Okami and his companion. She kept a distance so she didn't eavesdrop on their conversation. On the same note, she wouldn't be able to hear if there wasn't a conversation either.* "Everything going well?"
Michele
*Kibaru would be putting and readying up Pitch* "Why. Did you think I wouldn't be. I'm strong enough to do this by myself, thanks for the offer though"
Julio
*She looked back at Terrel and then at Okami. Did these two switch personalities over night? That was more of a response she'd expect from the pig faced one. With that she figured that feeding now would probably not be the best option as she made her way back to Terrel. As she approached he began to give off a faint green aura that dissipated before her eyes.* "He's almost ready, also.. I think the spell wore out. It's nice to know it's pretty short. Next time you go to train your pup, we can try again alright?"
Lois
*Terrel would glance back at her, seemingly debating at the idea of trying to train the pups again after the disaster of last time.*"We'll see."*He'd say more casually, listening to Carl's rambles begin to fade away into quiet neighs. It seemed the moment was short lived. Was it his imagination? Maybe not, but it was best to think it for now with the traveling ahead so as to not dwell on the thought. Terrel would move away from the fence, heading over to saddle up Carl with the bags he typically carried before whistling for his wolves to come join him. Mounting up on his horse, he'd have Carl trot back over to Manon, asking:*"Ready?"
Michele
*Kibaru would head over to them ready to go as well* "I am... But what about Manon. She riding with me?" *He asked as he looked at Terrel's wolves and thought about which horse would do better*
Julio
*She made her way to Okami, figuring after Carl's opinion of herself it would simply be for the better.* "I should probably ride with you, Carl doesn't seem to enjoy my company at all." *She stood beside the horse, not entirely sure how to even climb on.* "Uhm.." *She said after placing her hands on top of Pitch and jumping. Her stomach landed on the back of the horse before she slid back onto her feet and attempted once more.*
Lois
"It'll be a tight fit in the saddle."*He'd warn in advance, lightly tapping Carl to move him into a light trot.*"You're meant to use the stirrups Manon."*The Elf would incline his head down to the footholds of the saddle, soon turning Carl away as he'd suspect the two of them being able to handle it from there.*
Michele
"Whoa there" *He said before stopping her* "Follow my lead princess" *He said before demonstrating and getting back off* "See, Easy. But you can sit on the back with both legs onto one side." *He said as he tapped the spot behind the saddle where the mat stretched out of. He would think ab bit before grabbing a back which was full of some materials and put it where she was to sit and tying the bag down* "I guess you can get on first. I'll help you up and follow after"
Julio
*She looped one foot into the stirrup before looking over her shoulder. It was obvious she wanted to question him where the 'Princess' came from. A brow raised as she eyed the male's face. Without saying a word she threw her leg over Pitch's saddle and scooted back to make room for him to mount as well. She gave her apologies to the horse though Kibaru was no longer able to understand the words that came from her mouth.* "Is there something for me to hold onto?" *As she threw both legs over the side of Pitch.*
Michele
"Yeah. But I'm going to have to get on first. Move a little more back for me" *When she did so, he would think a bit before getting on after her* "There we go. Now just wrap your arms around my waists and we can go... If I were you, I'd probably not open you're umbrella unless you can tie it to your hand"
Julio
*She did as he asked, scooting back just a little on the saddle. Her lips curved into a frown as she placed her umbrella into one of the bags currently tied to Pitch. Tilting her head down a little before burying her face into his back followed by wrapping her arms around his waist. She hope this journey wouldn't take too long, in all the commotion this morning she forgot to mention her impending hunger.* "I'm ready when you are.." *She was in fact not ready at all but they needed to leave.*
Lois
"Hurry up slow pokes!"*He'd call back to them as Carl would begin shifting into a brisk trot. His wolves would follow after him as their tongues hung out in a mild pant of excitement.*"Losing daylight!"*And with that, he'd snap the reigns of his horse, allowing Carl to gallop off as he saw fit.*
Michele
*Kibaru would ignore him as he was deep in though* "Now that I think about it. I guess you can sit like I am right now if you're more comfortable"
Julio
*She sighed before sliding off the horse entirely. There was no way she would be able to do that type of movement in such a small space. Walking to the other-side once more to put her foot inside the stirrup. Her foot ended up stepping on his as she threw a leg behind him. A small shake of her leg was needed so her foot became free, her arms once more wrapping around his waist.* "One word and I'll bite you." *She whispered into his ear.*
Michele
*He lifted up his mask slightly and gave her an obvious look that would tell her she already did. His tails would then wrap around her waist instinctively as he gave a small nudge into the horse to get her moving, soon catching up with Terrel*
Lois
*Terrel would look over to them as they eventually caught up, giving a brief nod before allowing his horse to move at a more leisurely pace. He'd look on to the roads ahead, knowing full well that it'll take a while before they'd reach Salvania. No matter, just another day of being a traveler.*