Suki frowned. She hadn't meant to lose focus, had she so quickly grown lax because she felt safe with Umichi? But no. She hadn't assumed that the minatour wouldnt follow her. That was why she had looked back to make sure. Yet it was nice to know Umichi would step in between her and danger, even as she resolved never to let it happen again. She didn't want him dying because of her. She wouldn't be able to live with herself. [i]sometimes I wish I could speak with you, mum[/i] she closed her eyes for a moment, opening them again.

She shifted, watching as Umichi continued to fight the minatour until he killed it. She then relaxed, but only slightly, glancing about them to make sure they hadn't attracted any more monsters. It appeared however that there were no frenzy board or wolves around, something she was relieved about. She reached the message from Ayame after the Minatour was defeated, and quickly wrote a reply [i]'okay. Umichi and I will be returning soon, hopefully Fujiwara won't go off on his own again, or won't be so foolish as to not ask for someone to go with him'[/i]

She then nodded, already searching through her inventory for a Tolbana crystal. She thought the quicker they got back, the less trouble Fujiwara could get into. "Right, probably best to head back. We haven't had any lunch, so dinner would be great" she smiled, taking her crystal out, ready 

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Paka hesitared and then accepted the party quest. Surely the others would be okay without him for a day. His only worry was Suki, but so far she seemed okay without his watchful eye. He gritted his teeth then nodded and returned rhe smile "alright, sure thing"