<span style="color: violet">"It may be premature to say that Jakuu, Kanzem, and Sabaku are accounted for. The deserts to the east are vast, and the swamplands in western Jakuu have erased any human presence since centuries ago. I have also heard that Kanzem's grasslands in the west have been steadily swallowed by the sea…"</span><br/><br/>Rei nodded at the truth in Kaleissa’s words, gently placing her teacup in its saucer as she watched the archer’s hands intently and made notes in her own mental map.  The ruins beneath Jaskreim were indeed difficult to get to, and with neither power nor rank in the Jakuu capital, Rei had avoided it, at least for now.  Should her search prove fruitless in all the more accessible ruins, she had planned to return to Jakuu and sort out a way then.  No point in worrying about it now though.  Now that she could travel with others, some places that had previously been closed to her would be much easier to get to.<br/><br/><span style="color: crimson">”Should we need to pay a visit to the Kanzem libraries, I believe I can get us in.  My family is known to the caretakers there and my stay there saw no problems.  They provided me with a talisman bearing their seal that would make smooth my next visit.  We could also disguise either of you if need be, perhaps a veiled hat or heavy cloak would do well enough.  It would not be out of the ordinary for me to travel with a few warriors for protection..”</span><br/><br/>She paused, contemplating Kaleissa’s suggested plan of action.  She had never been to South Kaminoyama and the prospect of being in a new land to explore was rather exciting.  Personally, she would have preferred to travel through the swamplands rather than the desert, but she would manage.  She wrinkled her nose a bit at the prospect of being under the beating sun.  Oh, how she hated the sun, and the heat, and the sand…She inwardly sighed.  At least they wouldn’t have to worry as much about running into other Jakuuzoku, and perhaps they might even interact with some Sabakujin tribes.  Rei brightened a bit at the possibility of getting to observe Sabakujin culture.<br/><br/><span style="color: gold"> "This one has no objections to this plan of action. What say you, scholar?"</span><br/><br/>Looking up at the other two, she nodded her agreement to the plan, eyes flickering to the door as the noise level rose a bit more.  The shop had gradually gotten more crowded as the morning went on and all sorts of people came in for a bite to eat, from Sabakujin mercenaries to Kanzemites looking to hire.  The enthusiastic chatter of a particular group was surprisingly…affectionate, given the city they were in.  Seeing nothing of interest in the little group, she quickly turned her attention back to her two new traveling companions, finishing off her cup of tea with a relish and pouring another.  She would miss this tea while on the road.<br/><br/><span style="color: crimson">”Well then, now that we have decided where to go, we should figure out logistics.  How much in way of provisions and supplies do you already have?  I myself will need to stop by the market to pick up a few things.  My only belongings at the moment are in the pack you see here.”</span><br/><br/>She gestured to a simple pack that one would wear draped over one shoulder.  It was currently mostly empty save for some clothes and a fire kit.  Her dagger was sheathed at her waist alongside a small pouch that held some herbs and small mage necessities such as salt and chalk.  Food would be quick to pick up and she could be ready to leave the city within a half hour.  She slightly tilted her head to one side in question as she waited for their answers, simultaneously continuing her habit of eavesdropping on various conversations in the vicinity.  It was rather difficult for her to be bored with her particular set of abilities.