After dinner, Teiji had excused himself to make preparations. He was staying at the local inn and needed to see if he needed to acquire any additional supplies for the journey. When morning came, he rose early and was ready to go. He packed his belongings into the saddlebags of his black horse. They had agreed to meet at the village exit and that was where Teiji was waiting, perched upon his steed. The horse was larger than most and a little wild looking but actually had quite the gentle temperament.<br/><br/>The animal had been a gift from his mentor before he had died. Teiji and Raijou had gone through a lot together over the years. The horse shifted a little restlessly on his feet, itching to get out into the open and run. Absently, Teiji reached down and stroked the horse's mane while keeping his green eyes alert for any signs of the Lord and his daughter. They weren't particularly running late, but they should have been here by now.