Brenda
"Yeah. The exploding part was more a joke. I would not recommend that. It's better to slowly work your way through a blockage" *Kibaru said in agreement to the matter* "That or actually go see a specialist that could just lift it"
John
*He raised an eyebrow at the Kemono's change of words, finding his agreement not as genuine to his understanding.*"You don't know much about hexing do you..."*The Oni commented before looking back at his work.*"What brings a Kemonomimi all the way out here anyways?"*The Oni asked.*"You are native to Runra or... Dezabia aren't you? This land seems to be more tied to beastkin."
Brenda
"Well... I'm pretty sure my accent suggests Salvainia. As that is where I was born and raised. As for why I'm here, well. I am a traveling merchant and a avid cook. My knowledge on magic isn't the best, yes. But I believe my knowledge on attack magic far surpasses your. That and I was ever left without magic, like I have, I'm pretty sure I'd still be a treat in combat" *Kibaru's word didnt feel like it was targeting the oni, more just him being boastful and maybe a little too confident in his ow capabilities. Though, from his aura and many scars, the oni could tell there laid some truth behind his boastful words*
John
*The tired Oni regarded him for a while, allowing his gaze to pass between the Kemonomimi and his sword. It was obvious from Ryker's expression that he was quite doubtful of the wolf's capabilities.*"Kemonomimi's are known as powerful casters."*He began.*"Beside the Silnaris and of course Blue Adharci much like myself. If I were to guess, I'd say you limit yourself on your full potential in combat."*He said to him.*"Although one of many talents, I've reason to believe you mastered few if any of them."*His words were quite blunt, and while he didn't doubt the Kemonomimi had some skillset in what he boasted on, the Oni had enough pride to consider himself superior to a half-caster.*
Brenda
*Kibaru suddenly ruffled the oni's hair up* "And oni are know to be honking brutes that eat raw meat straight from the bone." *Kibaru said with a heavy belly laugh* "I might have more knowledge than I'm using. But too be honest. I dont much care for growing my magical capabilities. I think I like the thrill of a good old face to face swordplay more... Even if it's going to be the death of me. You only live once afterall... Though I'd rather not die... I have quite a few people quite depended on me"
John
*As the Kemonomimi had started ruffling up his hair, the Oni made a small circular motion with his finger, causing a faint image of a metal rod to appear and smack the hand of the Kemono with as much force as a real one. The Oni didn't even flinch from it. Instead he simply fixed up his hair.*"You limit your capabilities in sword fighting as well by tampering with magic."*He said to him.*"While some Ardharci are quite brutish in nature, fighting is one thing we are knowledgable of in one form or another. I doubt you travel for a history lesson though. You've hardly answered my original question since you've first arrived here."
Brenda
"Do I limit myself now... You sure it isnt you that limit yourself by not exploring the gains from both sides? It's like saying that I'm limiting myself when i decide to use pepper and salt in a dish." *Kibaru didnt seem to react to being slapped at all almost as if it never happened* "What questionight that be?"
John
"I would limit my ability to cast spells more often if I were to focus my training on physical mana usage."*He said in thinking aloud.*"But I'm not one to back away from experimenting. This project may be the closest I get for the time being. It is quite hungry for mana."*Ryker stood up and brushed himself off, seeming to have gain some energy back without his mana for the day. To answer Kibaru's question, he states simply:*"Who you are exactly. Or am I to assume you are one that doesn't give that information away? I do not see Kemonomimis often, if at all. I'm unaware of their typical habits of socialization."
Brenda
"Kemonomimi are quite sociable... But I think you can tell I'm not the usual Kemonomimi." *Kibaru answered seemingly deflecting the question* "And no. I don't typically share my name with every soul I meet. Maybe if we met again... Or traveled. But for now I dont know nor do I trust you. Not cause you didnt anything, but I'm just not that type if Kemono. So Okami would be fine for now"
John
"I hardly have anything to go off except for what I'm told, but Kemonomimis don't have the best history with Adharci to begin with."*He said to him.*"I'll admit, I hardly understand the secrecy. The biggest threat I've seen since leaving home appear to just be organized brawls between two of opposing ideals. The ones in charge of them hardly seem interested in taking a life either. Granted causalities occur, though not at the rate I'm used to. Maybe it's simply a thing with beastkin..."*He approached the dragon construct and when a wave of his hand, it became covered in a blue aura, shrinking down until it was just a small sphere of light in the palm of his hand, which he thusly pocketed.*"This probably won't be up and running until tomorrow..."*He uttered.*