Kiriei smiled back at Jerrar, speaking to try and sooth the unease in his eyes... or at least help him push the feeling away for now.<span style="color: #00BFFF">"Well we've come this far already. There's really no point in hesitating now. Besides, being on an adventure like this... it makes me feel like I'm actually doing something with my life, not just doing whatever to scrape by among the humans. And I think it's much more enjoyable going through that adventure with a friend,"</span>she said, working her way off the sand bed.<br/><br/>She rubbed her snout briefly, clearing it of any dust and returning it to its natural, gleaming black. She walked over to the table and took up the melon in one of her arms.<span style="color: #00BFFF">"I'd say it's about time to get out of here,"</span>she smiled.