Larel followed everyone running slightly behind Hotaru to bring up the rear, he mostly did so to make sure Alari didn't try to break the ten feet rule but since he couldn't see him in the shadows anyway he just trailed behind to watch their backs. Larel remained silent when Raina woke up but worry showed on his face as he noticed Hotaru get hit by the sunlight as they ran. He wondered if he'd be able to do something with his darkness but Zenmaru informed him that wasn't an option and he put the idea aside and focused on keeping up with everyone. Without any conversation going on his thoughts drifted back to his sister, he couldn't help but smile at the idea that he actually had family somewhere. He was still digging for any information in his own skull for her, but the scene was still the same whenever he replayed it, her face was still hidden and he couldn't hear her words.
If he could find out her name then at the very least he could ask about her while they were travelling, he could ask Mera if he could go see her should he find her. Larel knew Alari had her whereabouts, something in him said Alari had the information but he wouldn't share it with him, not when he wanted him to forget her. More than likely he knew Larel wasn't going to stop thinking about it but without any information on her he couldn't really do anything which just irritated him.
When everyone stopped Larel landed a few feet from Hotaru before letting out a small sigh, he wasn't too tired but he didn't pace himself as he followed his thoughts lingering back and forth between his sister and watching their back.
Larel looked over at Mera when she spoke about finding a place to sleep, he flinched a little when Mary's name was said. He closed his eyes at the idea but he couldn't say anything, partially because Mera asked but he'd feel bad singling her out for their walk though he wanted too.
When Mary spoke hearing her made him feel a little low, he averted his gaze and rubbed the back of his neck finding himself in a situation. He didn't want Mary anywhere near him but he couldn't just have her walk behind them at a distance like she had some sort of disease, he'd just feel guilty the entire way there.
"You...don't have to walk that far away," Larel said crossing his arms and closing his eyes. "You are my master's sister, your safety is also important so it'd be problematic if you were too far. Just stay at an arms length and I'll be fine. Oh and avoid looking directly at me for longer than ten seconds, it'd be good if I didn't hear you breathe either so avoid heavy breathing, also please avoid any sign of emotion akin to happiness in my direction as well."
"Just stay near Hotaru or Raina preferably Hotaru and her presence will mitigate the effect you have on Larel Mary," Alari said from within the shadows. "Asking all of that is a bit much don't you think Larel?"
"I almost forgot about you, come out here Alari I need to remind you of something," Larel said looking around.
He jumped as Alari walked out of the shadow directly next to him, he smiled at him his hands in his sleeve as he waited for him to continue.
Larel quickly drew his sword and brought it down towards Alari who quickly raised his hands and slammed them together catching the sword inches from his own face.
"9.5 feet Wisdom," Larel said narrowing his eyes at him before Alari lowered his hands.
Alari looked over at Mera measuring the distance before taking a half step away, once he did Larel sheath his sword before pointing at him.
"Ten feet Wisdom," Larel said lowering his hand. "I don't even want you a quarter of an inch in breaking that or you skull will be on a pike."
He turned towards the village mentally preparing himself for the situation and glanced back at Mera
"We're going ahead then Mera-sama Eryn-san," Larel said. "If Alari even looks in your direction just let me know Mera-sama."
Larel nodded to Hotaru before turning and walking towards the village, he glanced back at Alari who waved to him only to receive a glare in return as he turned his attention forward again.
"Well at least it's only ten feet," Alari said shrugging.
"I sort of envy your optimism Oji-san," Kaori said walking out of the shadows next to him. "At least he said I don't have to stay ten feet away."
"Let's not give Larel a reason to attack you, I'm sure he'll take the opportunity."
"Boo," Kaori said pouting.