James
*A bowl of ramen.*

*Such a dish was normally not reserved for special occassions. Soft, springy noodles, a savory broth, thin slices of meat, dried seaweed, and grreen onions to top it off made for an easy yet delicious dish.*

*Yet he could not eat it regularly without feeling guilt. Today was a treat for his deeds. Helping a cat get down from a tree, helping out with cutting firewood, and stopping a mugging. Not bad for a day's work. Seated on a wooden bench, he had decided that it was good enough for Fuku, and had gotten himself a bowl of the noodles from a stand on the road.*

*Subarashi blew on the hot bowl of ramen before praying for a brief moment, only then picking up his chopsticks.*
Carrie
*Atop her Airstrider mount and being followed at her side by her Jackal, Juna was making her way along the roads of Runra. The Canifor had earlier decided to leave the bamboo forest, following a dream she had a night ago. She wasn't exactly sure where she was going, but she had seemed to be in a particularly better mood since revisiting the temple. Her staff laid flat across her legs and she had finally cleaned herself up a bit after months of roaming the woods. Her gaze had fallen upon another that was sitting on a bench at the side of the road, the scent of ramen filling her nose and driving her curiosity. She lifted her hand to offer a friendly wave to the individual, her bashfulness still having not fully left with the new mood. Her jackal, on the other hand, held less concern and was quick to approach and investigate this new person.*
James
*Subarashi picked up a piece of meat with his chopsticks, admiring the marbling before seeing something strange. A kemonomimi (or so he thought) riding a giant bird. Seeing the woman wave, he held his bowl and chopsticks in one hand, reciprocating with a warm smile before looking to the jackal approaching him.*

"He smells the ramen, huh? The stall here is excellent. I recommend it."
Carrie
"That and... He's probably just trying to get something from you..."*She says in quiet prediction. Sure enough the Jackal started barking at the man. Juna slowly came up after him to ward the animal off before sheepishly gazing at the man from stop her mount.*"Is it... Really that good...?"*She asks.*
James
*The blond put his Nagamaki to the side before eating the piece of meat in his chopsticks, and nodded.*

"I think so."

*He also wanted the vendor to get more customers, who was waving over to Juna.*

"Seems like he wants some meat? What's his name?"
Carrie
"Jace..."*She answered simply.*"And... He can just be a bit needy at times. He'll... Eat whatever he seems to be good enough to him..."*The Canifor dismounted from her bird and as she did, the animal suddenly began running about the area while the jackal playfully chased them. Juna caught sight of the vendor waving at her and her ears lowered a bit in hesitance.*"I suppose it's worth trying then? Sorry I'm... Kind of new to the area..."
James
"Oh don't worry too much about it. The people are nice as long as you're polite. It's part of the culture."

*Subarashi blew on the warm soup before slurping up some noodles, nodding in response to the taste. His eyes wandered to Juna's head though, where he spotted her animal ears.*

"Are you a kemonomimi? Maybe from the Dezabia area?"
Carrie
*One of Juna's ears perked up at the resposne and, glancing over at the ramen vendor, she decided to make her way over and order something very simple from what they had. It wasn't long until she returned back while she waiting for her meal and listening to the question that followed.*

"No... No just a uh... Strange looking Canifor I guess..."*Juna let out a light laugh that eventually ended with a sigh in how half hearted it was.*"I am from Salvainia. It's... Really the only true place I feel familiar with..."
James
"Huh? Oh, macenized! I see, sorry about that-"

*Whoops. That was dumb. At least the vendor seemed happy that he had another customer. Another good deed.*

"Salvania? What are you doing so far from home?"