"Yes, fourteen years," Tunxeek confirmed. Sabine nodded and looked forward as the rain began to surge. The Argonians didn't seem to mind it, and she wasn't too phased either. It was only rain. It might make the fight a bit slippery with the mud, that was the only thing. That and how thick the air became to breath in all the warm humidity. For the tropical marsh being warm all the time the rain really did just trade one annoyance for another. With the noise of the rain, Sabine didn't feel like talking anymore. She just brought her knees up to her chest and waited for Thorantilth.

It wasn't too long before the Treeminder came along. When he asked whether they had anything else they wanted to do, Sabine simply found her staff to use again and waited silently for Okun-Jei.

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Before responding, Janius decided to hold Kaleeth to his chest while she hugged him and climb down from the tree bough with his free arm so neither of them would slip off with the rain. He felt heavy with the moisture in his fur, but Kaleeth didn't react to the rain at all. As for what she had said, Janius smiled internally. "I thought this would be fun." Janius said in his low voice, before lowering himself down to his haunches for a quick rest and to bring his head level to Kaleeth's. They would continue to run again soon, but for now they could wait as long as nothing bothered them. "It gives strength, yes. Remember what I said, though. There are downsides. I wanted to share this with you, without the downsides. If only for a morning."

Another flash in the distance followed shortly after by rolling claps of thunder distracted Janius for a moment, but he looked at Kaleeth again. "Is there a tree or a rock somewhere that you always wanted to stand atop? I might carry you up it today."