Once the group had said their goodbyes and gathered any additional personal items they needed, it was time to set out. They were informed they would be met on their way out by an additional companion as well as given their group supplies, meaning they would only have to carry important personal items themselves.  Though it was possible that they would be back soon, most doubted it unless for a quick report if they had to loop back around. As such many were treating it saying goodbye before the group was gone for possibly years, with that thought in their heads everyone they passed bowed and said goodbye once more.  Some thought they were being sent on a hopeless journey and would either die out there or come back empty handed, but most were given hope by them setting out and felt things just might end up alright. 

Eventually they reached the edge of the town and were greeted by a young man whose robes had symbols on them that were similar to some of the Naji ones of nearby villages. While to most nothing outside of his symbols would stand out, there would be a slight spiritual tug on both him and Metou due to his connection with corvids (not enough to allow telepathic communication). Behind him were 4 rontu carrying a good amount of supplies for both setting up camps, feeding themselves, and various items that the clan felt would be useful on the journey such as protective charms and crafted items for trading.  On all sides of the rontu were Shima guards, serving as escorts to discourage bandits from trying to steal everything.   After a quick bow he greeted them. 

[color=00a99d]"Hello I am Takumi, Young Wing of the Kunteki clan.  My people don't settle this island so I'm unaware if you have met any of us. We are known for being great guides and as such your Lord has hired me to help you all find the fastest, safest, most traveled, or any other kind of path you desire as well as help provide info on distant locations.  My people are technically part of the Naji clan  but I don't consider myself such, so you don't have to worry about any issues you may have with them currently.  This guards will accompany us for a short while before leaving us on our own, just tell me where you want to go, how soon you want to get there, and any other info of importance, and I will chart out the best path." [/color] He spoke with a relaxed tone, with body language that matched. To him this was mostly just another job so he didn't have the same passion or intense respect that a Shima guide would have had.