Amber
"No darling, I have simply been staring into the void that coincidently has me facing your direction~" *She would say with a haughty laugh. Ask silly questions and you will receive silly answers was her motto.*

*That said, it was nice that the canifor was opening up a little to her. Mizu felt obliged to share a bit about herself in return, as it was not in her nature to only receive and never provide. She would press her fingers to her lips and ponder a bit on what to share without revealing too much*

"Hmmm, I am also a forest dweller, or perhaps nature dweller would be a better word. I spent a major part of my childhood at a lake and also received a nickname for it." *Mizu would grin slightly remembering all the fun she had back then, the thrill of learning how to hunt. It would appear some of her bloodlust would seep out at that moment, as Yuzu would start to cry, bringing Mizu's mind back to reality as she brought her son close to her chest and cradled him*

"There there, Mommy's sorry. Don't cry, everything is going to be fine" *After a couple minutes of rocking Yuzu would calm down again and Mizu would let out a sigh of relief*

"Hah, sorry about that. Children sure are sensitive..." *Clearing her throat, she would continue* "Anyway, I have travelled and explored the lands, and have been more than happy to lose myself in the excitement of finding something or someone new. So don't feel bad about forgetting how you are, simply enjoy who you are now, and appreciate the new things you find along the way~ The fact you willingly help others will surely be repaid one day"
Catherine
*Juna gave a half-hearted laugh at Kyuu's response, unable to fully enjoy it with the lack of knowledge towards where they were going pressing at the edge of her thoughts. She fell silence as Kyuu began to tell her story, only turning her head away when she finished, saying that her help would be repaid. Maybe it was a bit of shame in knowing that she was probably not helping or maybe just guilt. It seemed like she was trying to give good advice which Juna would have easily taken if what she was doing wasn't built on lies.

She had found herself wincing as the baby cried once more, the noise sounding much louder in her own ears which she tried so hard not to cover out of the sheer rudeness of it. After all, the kid was probably not the most comfortable out here in the cold forest with nothing to eat. Kyuu must have been used to it, seeing how often she had to calm the child down with surprising ease, almost like a cycle.*

"How long have... You been traveling for...?"*Juna decided to ask. Part of her wondered if she's ever stopped traveling while with her child, but she could see now her answer was no. Surely if she knew the place enough, the woman would have known to have everything prepped for a long journey lest something unfortunate happened to them prior to leave them without food or shelter.*
Amber
*Mizu's ears would perk up, a bit surprised by the sudden question. Given the pitiful laugh and overall silence, it appeared as if the canifor didn't want to interact with her. Perhaps there was a chance to get closer to the canifor after all. Would make it much easier to acquire blood from her if it came to it*

"How long I've been travelling for, hmmm..." *She would tilt her head and look up, ponding how old she was now. She knew she was less than 30, but after 20 she started to grew tired of keeping track. It was not like she had anyone to celebrate her birthday with, and she didn't even know when she was actually born since the orphanage never told her. She had simply chosen the day she had left the orphanage as her rebirth, having decided to enjoy living in the moment.*

"Can't say for certain, I know I left my orphanage before I turned 1, and guess I've been travelling for the next 24. Got to explore almost entire continents in that time frame, but even after all that time I always find new things when I come back around again. Just like this settlement you're leading us to~ Will need to add it to my maps when given the chance." *She would say, emphasizing the new settlement to observe the canifor's reaction to it*
Catherine
*Juna tried to do the math in her head, seeing if she could guess the woman's age before she would eventually give up in her uncertainty. What did get her attention, however, was the Woman's mention of an orphanage which she couldn't help but ask.*You're... And orphan...?"*The small talk had seemed to distract the Canifor for a while as only when Kyuu brought up the settlement again did Juna feel another twinge of guilt.*

"Yeah... The settlement..."*She said, rubbing her arm absently as she continued to glance around the forest with her ears raised.*"You... Like to make maps...?"*Juna would ask her in an attempt at changing the topic. Night would fall soon enough and once it did, the Canifor would need to find some sort of excuse for them not arriving yet, for leading them astray, but what explanation could be good enough for a starving parent and child, Juna wasn't sure.

The stick in her hand etched at the ground, creating a small line in the dirt as she went. At least she could see where she's been if they ever get turned around in here. Not that that would really help with the end result, but it helped nonetheless in figuring out the area a bit.*
Amber
*Mizu would remain silent for a bit, coldly taking in the canifor's tells. They had been walking for a while as well and Mizu still hadn't picked up any scents of civilization. Looks like the canifor was lying after all. She would glance over to Yuzu who was clearly was twisting and turning from hunger.*

"...Yes, I'm an orphan. Never knew the love of a mother or the protection of a father. Makes more sense for an orphan with nothing to root them down to be a traveler than someone who had a beautiful family, no?~ Though, you said had, so perhaps we're the same with no roots to tie us down. Just eternally travelling till the end of days~"

*She would glance up, as if just noticing the change in color of the sky* "Speaking of travelling, we sure have been travelling for a while. How much further do you think the settlement is?~ I don't know how much longer Ketsu can tolerate his hunger."

*She would then glance back down at 'Lady' with a grin and the sense of dread could be felt once more*
Catherine
*Juna listened to Kyuu's explanation, wondering if her story would be the exact same without a family to raise herself. She supposed it could have considering she was here now, wandering throughout the forest with little packed to prepare for her getting lost out here. 

When Kyuu asked how much further, Juna could feel her heart stopping in her chest with the dread of answering.*"It... It must have been... Farther than I... Originally thought..."*She said in a tone barely more than a whisper. Juna couldn't bring herself to face Kyuu, but she can just as easily feel her gaze bearing down on her from behind. It made Juna think pf a Viper waiting to strike, an impending anger being casted out to her in her failure to get them to the settlement before night came.

She could feel her tension shifting to the stick she held, pressing her thumb into it as if to relieve some of it.*"It... Shouldn't be that much further..."*Juna would say in an attempt to hang onto whatever hope there was left in finding something. There was always hunting, yes, worst case she could hunt and find something for all of them to eat. Though with the impending night, the lack of animal song made things feel all the more ominous.*