Summer
*He continues down the hill now walking backwards carefully taking each stp to not stumble and fall down the hill* "Oh waht do ya do for work? I assume something interesting. *He walks down further and suddenly stops and looks back before asking a question with a semi-confused look on his face* "That said..." *He thinks a bit more before actually asking the question* "What actually brings you to mentia, i mean i'm a nomad and from the area but even i tend to stay away fom the region, so why would you come here?" *He asks as he tilts his head slightly still with a confused look on his face.*
Marisa
"Oh-. I work as one of the guild members at the local guild in New Salvainia."*She said proudly, a light grin forming on her face.*"Working to becoming a captain. Or well, I was until I had to come here. Not the best showmanship of being a captain, leaving so early in getting the job, huh?"*The Centaur scratched the back of her head idly as he asked the next question, seemingly more hesitant in answering this one.*"My family is from Mentia"*She began.*"I recently learned that my country's border had been raided and I've been hoping to get to them to take them somewhere safer before this war gets any worse than it already is."
Summer
"Ah a noble effort i must say many of the villages have indeed been getting hit hard by the border raids and subsequent bandit raids but it could be fine is they live more inland since bandits round there are just kinda, weak." *He says while standing at the base of the hill and he looks in the distance where a singular plume of smoke reaches into the sky he looks back before spitting on the ground* "Bastards." *He mumbles under his breath.*
Marisa
"It's not the bandits I'm as worried about, but the army themselves..."*They muttered, following after him.*"They have been making a large push along the border. North Mentia is so small that I worry over what will happen once they completely surpass all its defenses. I'm fortunate that they are further inland, but I feel like I'm running out of time quickly..."*She turned her gaze to face the direction he was looking in, concern mounting her face.*"Another raid?"*Melody asked him.*
Summer
*He looks back at the centaur his face more serious and stern but still with some happiness in there* "Looks like a wildfire, so yes it could definetly be a raid, judging by the size, probably a small village." *He sighs and pulls out an old looking holy symbol made out of a bronze esque material and he begins muttering a prayer of some kind but it doesn't sound like a regular prayer, after he finishes he puts the holy symbol away again.* "Let's carry on, no need to wait for the dammned i suppose." *He motions you to keep on walking with a more bleak expression on his face.*
Marisa
*Melody kept after him, a dreary look crossing her at the notion of it being yet another raid. The Centaur tried to keep close to him despite the anticipation willing her to move faster. She probably could have if not having to wait for her guide, though she had been learning to try to slow down for others.*"It probably would be faster to be able to ride horseback wouldn't it...?"*She questioned aloud. Time really was of the essence wasn't it?*
Summer
*He keeps on walking while playing with a small silver coin flipping it between his fingers then throwing it up and snatching it out of midair, he then answers with a slight chuckle* "It would indeed be faster with a horse but alass we or more accuratley, i don't have a horse." *He puts away the silver coin and begins walking at a slightly faster pace as to show that he can walk faster if need be*
Marisa
*Melody increased her stride alongside his, a thought occurring to her mind for a moment as she walked.*"I can probably change that if you'd like me to."*Part of her doubted he'd agree to it, the magic being quite a shock for most people. She figured it was understandable enough, though she was more used to it than most others.*
Summer
*He looks at the centaur and handwaves the idea away and taps on the symbolagain which now sits in his pocket* "By m own oath i walk as a nomad and have forsaken horses and other forms of transport besides boats and besides, of the few centaurs that i have met, they tend to dislike people riding on them." *He continues walking at a steady and quick pace, simultaneously grabbing a piece of bread and splitting it offering half to the centaur*
Marisa
"Riding centaurs?"*She question in a tone of confusion, only to wave off the idea in her not really liking it either.*"Oh no, I was just going to turn you into one. We are known for being pretty fast."*She explained casually as if it were a typical thing. The Centaur took a piece of the bread he offered, eating it happily with how hungry she had become from trying to spare enough food for the rest of her journey. It was hard to tell when she'd reach her next town, but for now, she decided to take what she was given.*
Summer
*He pauses for a moment and about the offer, still walkig forwards but now with his hand scratching his chin as he walks further he turns towards the centaur and begins to speak yet again* "Soooo, is it temporary or is it a permanent shift? I'm not truly against it but it would be quite the inconvienience for travel accomodations. *He says waving his hands as to add extra visuals to his talk*
Marisa
*Melody glanced back towards him, able to tell that he was thinking about it. She decided to give him a more encouraging smile upon finishing the bread she had finished eating before speaking a more calm tone.*"It'll last for about a day, not permanent at all. Lest I end up stuck as a Macen for the rest of my life."*She gave a quiet laugh at the last part, finding that hard to imagine.*
Summer
*He mulls it over for a slight few seconds, as he tuns around and stops, finally coming to a choice and begins to speak* "Well if it will speed up our travel it would certaintly be handy for the travel ahead." *He says with a decently happy expression on his face and puts his stuff on the ground.* "So let's get this over with i suppose" *He says opening his arms wide in preporation for the body shift*
Marisa
*Melody came to a stop once he did, listening as he finally came down to a decision and waited for her to transform him.*"Alright."*She said, letting out a quiet laugh before drawing closer to him. Her hands began to glow in a bright golden light and slowly she placed the palms of her hands atop his shoulders.*"Might feel strange for a short while, but I'm sure you'll get the hang of it soon enough."*She said contently. As she did, the light began to spread from her fingertips onto him, covering his entire body as it gradually began to change his shape. The Kemonomimi features were the first to go, swallowed in full and being replaced with a horse-like backend and forcing him to grow in size to accommodate it. Melody waited for the light to fade away before she moved to give him some space, giving a light tilt of her head in curiosity of him now.*
Summer
*He feels a bit strange as his body shifts and morphs into that of a centaur, his clothes were just loose and large enough to accomadate the new body, he tries to move his ears but notices that they have also vanished and that they have been replaced by regular ears* "Well... This is certaintly something to get used to." *He moves his ligaments one by one and walks in a circle to get used to movement* "But certaintly not something to complain about." *He says with a smile on his face.*
Marisa
"Soon enough you'll be galloping like a full fledged Centaur."*She said, stomping with one of her hooves before running in a tight circle around him.*"Come on now, ready to give those new legs a test run?"*She said, a flare of excitement coursing through her at the thought of going for a run.*
Summer
"Sounds like a very good idea my friend, let's ride! Like the wind!" *He attempts to sprint but stumbles and nearly falls over but catches himself just before he fell over, he swiftly manages to stand up again and turning around quickly* "Let's try a trot first, shall we." *He tries to look more presentable and like he didn't just fall over*
Marisa
*She tries to hold back a laugh, soon galloping back over to his side.*"Trotting works just as well."*She said. The Centaur set off once more, this time at a more easy going pace. It was slower, though at least they'd covered more distance than how they were walking before.*"You think your friends at the tavern will be able to recognize you this way?"*She asked more curiously.*