Michele
"The times I've almost died is uncountable. I'm not happy about almost dying. I'm happy about still being alive" *He said before he continued forwards. As he passed her, he would nudge her shoulder a bit* "And I have many many scars to prove just how resilient I am" *He then pointed to the scar on his cheek* "Giant mutated tiger"
Julio
"I don't know why you continue to test your luck. Eventually you won't 'almost' die, you'll just die." *She said as he brushed past her. She looked up at him as he pointed at the scar on his cheek.* "I can heal that, you know." *Thankfully it was becoming afternoon and her vision was improving drastically there were more shadows for her to step in.* "I hope tomorrow is rainy.."
Michele
"I would much rather you not heal my scars, thank you very much. These scars hold memories and help with story telling. Each scar his it's own emotions and... They look cool" *He said with a childish smile as he continued walking onwards* "Come one almost there"
Julio
*She raised her hand and slowly brought it towards his cheek.* "I'm going to do it~" *She teased. Her fingertips brushed against the scar, tracing it along his cheek.* "They look cool to you, I don't really find the fascinating. Just means I wasn't there to mend it when it happened." *She pulled her fingers back as she followed close behind him. She figured that she needed newer shoes as her feet began to ache.*
Michele
"Well others like them. Kinds go crazy when they see them and so do the chicks sometimes" *He said before turning left* "Over here. Want to come in?"
Julio
"Uh huh, sure they do." *Sarcasm littered her voice as she turned left and entered the shop as well. She only entered to get out out of the sun. As long as she remained indoors her vision would be normal like everyone else's.* "I'm not offering to help you carry things, I asked enough times by the way."
Michele
"I'll just dump it on you when I feel I can't carry any more. Don't worry" *He said before going to the shop owner and buying a few thing* "There we go. Last up is a kitchen store... Or something like that. Let's go"
Julio
*She bowed once more to this shopkeeper as well before turning around and leaving.* "As long as you don't dump the heaviest thing on me. If you do I'll just leave it on the ground for someone else to pick up." *She didn't loop their arms this time because Okami's arms were looking rather full of supplies.* "What kind of kitchen stuff do you need?"
Michele
"Pots. And a cup. Some kitchen knives" *He said as he continued walking* "You can grab a tail if you're afraid of getting lost again." *He said looking back at her*
Julio
"I'm not worried about it, the sun is slowly going down so things will be easier now." *Although she was following him, she made her way by stepping into shadows. Catching a glimpse of where she was and what was coming up. She still felt a little blind when the sunlight reflected off of some metal surface and into her face but thankfully a lot less things were in the sun now.* "What happens if I pull your tail?" *She finally asked, curiosity getting the best of her.*
Michele
"I'll break the arm that pulled it" *He said with an innocent smile as he looked at her. His tails was one of his prides and they were quite fluffy and shiny from the constant brushing, unlike his hair*
Julio
"You're not very charming with your words." *She moved from his left side to the nearby shadows on his right side. Now she was able to window shop the nearby stores despite possessing no coin as of yet.* "Didn't you have a set of kitchen knives, how do you cook on your travels then?" *She stopped at the front of a clothing store as she peeked inside at the dresses and shirts on displayed.*
Michele
"I have a dagger. That's about it. Usually I just put it on a stick or I get a big rock, clean it and then cook on that. Now I've got a horse to carry all those things in. So I can really cook now" *He said with an exited smile* "And I do have quite the way with words, yes. From the stranger you carelessly talked too to now. Sometimes the urge to pull a prank is just to great. So I might lick some blood or threaten to break some legs just for the fun of it"
Julio
"I don't think it's a good idea to lick my blood again." *She said softly, If something were to happen it would definitely be something she couldn't fix for once. If one of his pranks were to break legs, being a starving vampire would just amplify his aggression when he got hungry.* "You carelessly talked to me first, I was only being polite." *She had a feeling that Pitch would have multiple words to share about the burden she would have to hold. Maybe keeping her ability to speak with animals a secret was a good idea.*
Michele
"Talked to you first? No I meant that stranger you wanted me to ask direction for" *He said before looking at a few shops that looked like they sold kitchen hardware* "You pick one I guess"
Julio
"Pick one what?" *She looked at all the kitchen supplies with a puzzled expression look upon her face. She never needed these things before. Plants and roots don't require a fork or a knife to eat. She didn't cook anything either. The only times she had vegi soup was in taverns and even then she visited those rarely.* "I don't need anything, thank you."
Michele
"Pick a shop silly" *He then looked at her a bit puzzled and disappointed* "Honestly. You can be so clueless sometimes" *He said before going to a random shop*
Julio
*She turned and followed him into the random shop.* "You're doing just fine dragging me all over town looking for random things." *She started to examine a random kitchen knife. She picked up a chopper blade, it's what she called it at least. She only saw this particular blade being used to cut roots and fruits, never meat though.* "You're not going to be able to carry all this stuff, just give me the bag of herbs. Men and their egos, I swear." *Placing the knife down while extending both her arms towards him.*
Michele
"Woman and their complaints" *He said in retort to what she said. He had quite the devious smile on his face and expected a punch or elbow for it.*
Julio
*Manon simply turned around and left the shop. There were plenty of shadows she could use to navigate herself back to the tavern. She had no idea how he would carry all those things back on his own but he seemed perfectly content on doing so anyways. She didn't travel too far on her own, her frame would be easily distinguishable thanks to the purple umbrella over her head.*
Michele
*Kibaru would quickly talk to the merchant before buying a huge bag that he would hang over his shoulder. The loud metal clanking inside sound just like pots* "Ok. Ready to go" *He said as he looked for Manon, almost having a heart attack when not finding her, but the umbrella made it easy for him* "Hey could you take this please"
Julio
*She extended her arms forward, a triumphant smile upon her face now that he realized she was right.* "Of course." *She looked towards the nearest shop as more clothing were on display. It seemed like that shop had a lot of night gowns or comfortable sleeping clothing. Maybe if she ever owned a house she would buy some but as for traveling, it would just get ruined the moment she laid on the ground*
Michele
*He then looked at her with squinting eyes* "Never said I would carry all of this on my own. I just didn't want to bother someone else with something I could easily handle. I mean I can still handle this, but you do owe me allot. So you can do a least a little work" *He said as he gave her the herbs* "Want to buy something... I'll lend you some money and you can pay me back after a while. How does that sound?"
Julio
"I'm okay, at this rate I'll forever be indebted to you and Terrel. I'm starting to think that's what you're hoping for." *She carried the bag of herbs with both arms, holding it close to her chest. It was nice to hold the herbs, she had the pleasure of smelling the herbs instead. She had a pretty good idea of what he bought from the herbalist, more due to her magic than by scent alone.* "How much do you think I owe you, Okami? I do feel grateful for all you've done."
Michele
"I would say 15 heals should about cover it. Don't you?" *He said with a shrug* "But if you want to lend money you're paying back in money" *He said with a serous stare*
Julio
*She stopped once he mentioned 15 heals. She almost dropped the bag of herbs. To her this sounded no different than slavery in a way. Hypothetically he could just deny healing on minor wounds and avoid conflict for the rest of his life.* "15 heals is way too much, I'll be here for the rest of my life. Are you going to hunt me down if I try and leave?" *She ignored the money statement as this was more pressing on her mind.*
Michele
"I hunt for a leaving. So don't think you can escape me" *He said with a devious and playful smile* "But you are a doctor. Aren't you? And we will be going on a hard journey which means we'll get injured allot. Both me and Terrel. And who better to heal us up then our own personal healer that's happy to repay the debt she owes these to noble men" *Clearly the last part of noble men was just him play around a little*
Julio
*She sighed loudly, her head lowering into the bag of herbs for a couple of seconds. She really got herself in a mess this time around.* "There are a lot more people in the world who needs assistance. Beside you both already make it hard enough to keep track of. I wouldn't call either one of you noble, I heard nobles are good with the ladies anyways." *She lifted her head back before started to walk in the direction of the tavern.* "So as long as I'm traveling with you two, I'll continue to fix your *Idiotic* Mistakes" *Placing emphasis on the word.*
Michele
"I am good with the ladies. I mean. You fell for me... Literally" *He said before laughing a bit* "Twice now" *He then looked around him* "You know. Where we'll be going will be allot of things happening. Chances are well over 70% that the quest we'll be going on will be because people got hurt in the prosses" *He said as he looked back at her* "We're also going to travel allot, so that increases the odds of encountering someone that has been injured. Not to mention you'll have me as back up to ensure you don't end up hurting people instead"
Julio
*She still held onto the thought that he intentionally tripped her the second time.* "If I didn't know better, I'd say you're inviting me to the band of misfits." *She turned the corner towards a road she recognized from this morning. She didn't know exactly where the Inn was but she knew she was rather close. She'd have to consider joining the group. Mainly because Terrel was insufferable to be around at any time.* "Maybe you should just be careful on your journey, unless you enjoy putting your life in my hands all the time."
Michele
"A band of misfits. I can understand Terrel. And a healer vampire that can cause more damage then good I can also understand. But why exactly are you say I'm a misfit. As for putting my life one the line. It's what I live for. A little contradictive I'm sure. I say you should value your own life most, yet I enjoy risking it... Maybe that's why I'm such a misfit. I'm a walking contradiction. I kill animals for a living, yet I emphasise with them more than what I do human. I get angry fast, yet I pull pranks on others and anger them" *He said as he put his hand on his chin with the thoughts as he continued towards the tavern*
Julio
*She didn't really hear most of what he had said. The only thing she heard was ' A healer vampire that can cause more damage then good'. Now she just wanted to go back to the Inn so she could lock herself in a room. She was thankful that the tavern wasn't too far as she walked inside the Inn. She didn't really choose a specific location as she placed the bag down before climbing up the stairs and into the room she slept in previous. She stopped in the bathroom to splash water onto her face before climbing into the bed. He really had no way with words.*
Michele
*Kibaru would go put his stuff inside his room before going to her room* "Hey, Manon. How do you feel. Feel hungry?"
Julio
"I'm fine." *She called back, she didn't want to talk much anymore. Who would want to be around a healer who can cause more bad than good anyways. She slid the blankets over her head as she closed her eyes. She'll join them on their travels to the next city, after that she'll just wander alone like before.*
Michele
"Can I come in..." *He asked as he stood scratched his head a bit*
Julio
"No." *She said in the same flat tone as the first response. It was time like these that she questioned herself. If all people saw in her was the potential danger, why not give everyone what they wanted to see. It was exhausting trying to change the world's opinion. She was more than a Vampire.*
Michele
"Well... Uhhh... Okay then. I guess I'll be going back to the stables. Not to make it sound like your property, but please don't go out if your the slightest hungry. Okay" *He said as he left the depressed bundle in her room and went to the stables*
Lois
*Terrel would be silently putting Carl back in the stalls, returning outside to notice Kibaru making his way back to the stables.*"Manage to get the other two horseshoes?"*He'd ask out to him as the Elf would near the fence line.*
Michele
"Nope" *He said before pulling two horse shoes out of a bag* "I have no idea what you're talking about" *He said before handing them to him as he looked at Pitch*
Lois
*Terrel would give a hidden roll of his eyes in his half amusement before taking the horseshoes and turning his gaze back towards where he had put Carl up for the night.*"You planning on staying up to practice riding?"*He'd ask, noticing how late it was getting. They were probably going to set out tomorrow either way, though he wasn't sure if Kibaru found need to before they set off seeing as this was still not the longest part of their travels.*
Michele
"Most definitely" *He said before going to put the bag near Pitch before entering a little deeper and returning with a saddle* "Mind helping me out to put this on then?"
Lois
"Sure thing."*He'd say, hopping over the fence and walking over to where Pitch was.*
Michele
"Thank you. After I'll help you put some new bling on carl" *He said as his tails wagged from excitement* "But I want you to teach me please. Not much use if I ask you to do this every time"
Lois
"I think Carl could do without any more weight than he already carries."*Terrel would respond at the mention of Kibaru helping him to spruce his horse up. He could tell Okami was excited, much like a child getting to try something new. Though Terrel would only look on in half amusement as he'd see it no more than a task he often does.*"Hand over the saddle. You can watch me do it then try it out for yourself."
Michele
"I meant put the shoes on your horse" *He said as he gave him the saddle as his tails wagged behind him. His voice was stable but his tails betrayed him*
Lois
"Well now I know you weren't paying attention the first time."*Terrel would jab back in a joking matter as he'd saddle up Pitch and gave her a light pat on the side.*"All yours. I'll bring out Carl and fix him up, then we can go proper riding."*He'd say with a smirk.*
Julio
*Manon picked up her purple umbrella and walked out of her room at the in. She didn't say much in passing to the current bartender on duty as she left through the front door. Opening the umbrella and resting the wooden handle against her shoulder as she made her way towards the stables. She didn't really need the umbrella anymore as it was much later in the day, she just felt like using it. On multiple occasions she had to ask for directions or use the signs to guide her way to the stables. Eventually she made down but didn't see anyone with a blue tail or pink hair in the gated area. Leaning against the fence and figured she could wait to see if they returned or not, not knowing they were still fitting their horses.*
Michele
"Yeah. I would love to finally take Pitch for a little run. And I bet she is just as exited" *Pitch was indeed exited. Since the left she had clamed down, but now with the saddle on she seemed like the wanted to rip the post she was tied to off... But she didn't make much effort to escape, instead just waited. Kibaru would've watched Terrel closely as he saddled her up. Ge would then go with him to carl* "I'll be looking this time when you put them on. Had to keep a certain someone in check last time"
Lois
*As Terrel would make his way over to Carl, he would prop the horses' leg up against his knee to begin work on removing and re-adding the new shoes. Carl would down at the two of them lazily, resting his head just above the fence post.*"They're fully capable of keeping their own self in check if you let them."*Terrel would say in assuming who he was talking about from their earlier ride around the field.*"You keep doing that, you're going to miss out on stuff that would be important later."
Michele
"What can I say. I'm a fast learner. And because of it I don't pay much attention. Shot my brother once because of that. Good thing he had something for the pain though. But man did I feel guilty" *He said with a slight laugh* "I shot him in the lower thigh, but it could have easily been mistaken for his ass" *He looked carefully at what Terrel was doing. But he was curious* "Why put horse shoes on though. Like don't they already have hooves for a reason?"
Lois
"If you were a fast learner, you would have known how to do this several hours ago."*He'd say. As he listened to Kibaru telling the story about how he shot his brother in the thigh, the Elf would pause for a moment, suddenly letting out a bought of laughter as he'd allow Carl's foot to drop back on the ground.*"Your siblings must have had a fun time with you."*He said.*"Maybe they'll be grateful. What better way to build character than to come close to getting an arrow in the ass."*It took him sometime to suppress the laughter, shaking his head briefly as Kibaru asked why he was putting shoes on a horse.*"The same reason why people wear shoes. We have feet to help us walk just fine, but after a while they'll start to get sore without the added protection. Horses can manage just fine without them, but since we ride them a lot it helps them to be able to walk for longer without the added pain and tearing."
William
\ (are we poking fun at mistakes?

\ ( I hope she doesn't point out that a lot isn't allot
Michele
"Yup. Though after a few years I ended up punching his face in... The asshole kind of deserved all of that" *He said before switching to what Terrrel Said* "So the metal is a modification because the carry more weight then what they should... Interesting" *He said with a nod. What Terrel was doing was a little new to him and it wasn't his thing. But at least he was doing it four times*
Lois
"I'm sure that definitely won't come back to bite you in the butt."*He'd say, carefully going through each of the individual hooves before eventually moving his hand beneath his mask to wipe at the sweat building from the line of his forehead. Moving around Carl, he would slowly begin detaching the saddlebags from the horse, causing Carl to shift his gaze to Terrel in what could be captured interest. Grabbing his lead, Terrel would say:*"It'll be just like the farm tonight. Let's enjoy it."*Before eventually leading Carl out past the gate so his horse could test out the new shoes for a bit before trotting onwards.*"Let's get some practice in."*He'd soon say to Kibaru.*
Michele
"Roger that" *Kibaru said as he walked to the exited Pitch untying her. As he Put his foot in the horse slightly moved a bit and he almost fell over* "Woah. Stand still girl" *He said before actually getting on and giving a slight nudge with his feet to have her move* "Easy now girl. Easy. Just a light walk" *Pitch would give a little bit of a faster walk however walking around with her saddle not bothering her in the slightest* "I knew this would work"
Lois
*Terrel would mount up on Carl, giving him a light kick to the sides as he'd trot his horse out into the field where Kibaru was hopping up on Pitch, nearly falling the process. On the bright side, he's had a worst fall. Surely this was nothing to him. As he'd finally get on his horse, Terrel would tilt his head in one direction to signify that they should head off that way. He would glance across the field, spotting a small shape in the distance, holding an umbrella. From the accessory alone, it was much easier to tell who it was than otherwise, though Terrel would casually say to Kibaru:*"I get the feeling we're being watched."
Michele
"You're making my blood run cold" *Kibaru said in joking manner completely unaware of the situation. Kibaru would of course lead the way without any reason in particular. But he was more focus on observing the muscles of the horse as she started walking. She felt more fierce then Carl. Her breathing and size made him realize just how scary this creature actually was. He was lucky his first few rides was on a calmer horse such as Carl. Otherwise he might have started sweating with how scary this horse was. To think he wanted to buy and Elephant*
Julio
*She couldn't help the smile that grew across her lips as she watched Okami ride his new horse. Sure it wasn't nearly as graceful as Terrel and Carl but still. Maybe she worried for nothing, she half expected Okami to fall and get hurt or possibly break an arm but she was glad that she was wrong. Working up the courage she cupped her right hand over her mouth before yelling out to the pair* "You're doing great, Keep it up!!"
Lois
*He'd turn his head back towards Kibaru, saying:*"If we want to give them the extra freedom, we'll probably need more than this small field. I'd teach you how to jump a fence, but only if you think you're ready for it."*He'd say, shifting Carl into a faster gallop around the fence line.*