Damita led him away from the village, back into the woods where it had all begun – Her mind had settled itself on one question, one answer that it needed. She was quiet, listening as birds sang and small animals rushed to hide in the underbrush. Her free hand swung back and forth with her easy gait, plants tickling against her calves as she veered off, making her own path.<br/><br/>She had been quiet up until now, listening to Toho speak, and throughout his words her smile remained. When they were far enough away, Damita turned, taking up his other hand. “I accept what you are and this life I will have with you, but..” She paused, “I asked you once before about your guardian forms, your animals.” She took a breath – obviously, this was hard for her to ask. “Toho, I need to know just how many animals you can become. I want to know.”<br/>