Once Tunxeek translated, Okun started shaking his head. 'No, I wouldn't do that. Wutanxeex is already being punished for it, at least by the Treeminder and his parents. I probably wouldn't get the chance anyway. The Master-Hunter has not been training me for too long, though the Treeminder did say I was a good match from you. I guess we are close enough in experience. I was told not to give up until I can't fight anymore, but...could you not hit me when I am down too?"

Kaleeth took a deep breath. "I hope you are not wrong. I have never seen father act like this, so I just...don't know anymore. I have been too afraid to ask mother about it. I have not talked to her either, not in days. I just have to have hope."

When Janius finished his food, Kaleeth gave a renewed smile and took his hand."Okay, we can go out to our...usual place. It should be far enough, and if not, we can go farther." She said as they started to leave the village. She could hardly contain her excitement, even as the rainclouds started to form overhead. She didn't know what Janius had planned, but the mystery of it all was making her all the more excited.