Matthew
"Huh? Oh! Wait, I didn't mean it like that-I thought maybe your country was blue oni only-"

*The uzhi turned a light pink in embarrasment. She knew that multiple types of oni existed; she just thought that they had separate countries. Wow, that was dumb of her.*

*Serena blinked at the mention of entertainment in a fight. It wasn't entertaining to be in a fight. Did Serena find pleasure in seeing others battle? She remembered the violence, all the bloody violence. For her, fighting was a means to an end. A job. Not much more than that.*

*Somehow, this icy cold oni, who was even more socially awkward than her, found enjoyment in watching others fight. The uzhi felt indifferent at best.*

"Is it really that good? I've never really seen it myself."
Micheal
*He let out quiet chuckle, clearly amused by the slime.*"Yes, quite. It is a game for many spectators. Some like to gamble on possible victors. There is a sort of thrill in showing the extent of one's capability in combat. My country thrives on it after all."*He says.*"I like to imagine other countries host similar activities. Fighting and competitiveness are such natural parts of life, even outside an eventful setting."
Matthew
"Gambling. Guess I never saw the thing with risk taking."

*Considering that even her fighting style was defensive, that made sense.*

"Well, if you want it here, you can just go to Mentia. Plenty of fighting there."

*A small, dry smile appeared on the uzhi's face.*

"There's plenty of money in it too."
Micheal
*For a moment, it seemed as if the Oni were considering the idea of staying a bit longer. He didn't have much to lose staying out here after all. But instead, Ryker gave a simple shake of his head and the light smile faded with the warmth that temporarily surrounded him.*"I am grateful for the suggestion, but... I have a job I must be doing..."*He says to her.*"I suppose I've taken a break for long enough. I should return to finding contracts and you to that run you speak of."
Matthew
"Hm? Oh damn-"

*A brief glance at the sky showed the sun already moving. It was sure high in the sky, but its changing position indicated that it had definitely been some time.*

"You're right. I suppose I may see you around these places then?"

*The uzhi then strapped everything down, getting to her feet and bouncing on her toes.*
Micheal
"Likely not."*He says definitively as he began walking back to the spot he was meditating at. His cold aura began to return at the glow of his horns.*"I have few reason to linger in one place for too long."
Matthew
"Shame. It'd be nice. Well, only fate will tell. Powerful mages can be a useful ally in combat, you know. Anyway, good luck with finding a contract. And be sure to have that cute little guy around more often. See you!"

*Serena turned, resuming the rest of her 5 km jog.*
Micheal
"Farewell."*He said to her as he sat down, facing away from her. The Oni listened to her last words before she left, a gentle smile crossing his face. In one hand, he resummoned the tiny drake. The small metallic figure animated into life and flew off from his hand to where the Uzhi had gone to. It was quick to catch up, letting out a small metallic screech before flying off into the sky and vanishing into mana. Only then did Ryker make his return to the spirit realm.*