The lake was a prime spot for hinting, it just had to be. Any basic survivalist knew that finding a body of water could be both a blessing and a curse as widlife tended to congregate around them. Prey as well as predators would be nearby, if at all, so they should try being a bit careful. She should stake out the lakeside then and find a good place to hide, or she might if Viral didn't waltz right on out. Slumping as she looked at the Beastman confused Yumi followed suit, standing by his side as he sat down. She couldn't well hunt with him potentially drawing attention, and could she even really fish in this lake? He sounded fair angry at her comments, being pretty quick to dismiss himself from the hunt entirely and try sending her on her way. Well, hunting was the reason they had initially come out here, but she was looking forward to some quality time with Viral, time not centered around trying to flee or defeat some enemy. They never got to do much of anything anymore and this may be their last chance in a while to, she wouldn't give it up. "Actually... Maybe I should take a break from hunting," Yumi murmured, smiling as she took a seat beside her friend, "That animal roaring probably scared everything away for miles, I'm thinking that nothing is going to be nearby, not for a while anyways." The scenery around them was quite beautiful, it would be a waste not to sit down and appreciate it some. Leaning back and supporting herself with her arms Yumi sighed contently, folding one leg over the other. "It's so quiet out here... It's nice..."

Kabocha may have worried plenty about the Kaesstrians, but he couldn't find it within himself to worry so much about the King. They had the Princes and rebels going for them, far as he was concerned they were safe. Unless the King decided to target them specifically for whatever reason he couldn't fathom why any real threat would come their way. Sure, once a battle finally broke out there was danger, but not from the King, not unless they joined the others in facing him directly. Far as he was concerned their hands were washed clean of that matter, they would support if need be, but not really fight. "Come on, with everyone we've gathered and those people who we've met I'm sure we can win. He's strong, yeah, but he's one man. No one is invincible." All the more reason to live it up and chase some girls, they were going to be fine. Choi already had one himself, though what Yumi saw in him Kabocha couldn't guess. He was kind of a goof and looked just like Kai, but she didn't like Kai, so what was it? Bringing their relationship up in perhaps the most unsavory way possible he laughed when his hands were slapped, winking at his friend suggestively. "I did think about it, that's why I'm asking. Come on, two hot-blooded, young warriors always alone together? You must be insane if you're keeping it in," he laughed, shrugging his shoulders, "But don't let me tell you how to live your life!"

L'esta glanced back at his men to see how they were getting along, noticing a few were breaking into their rations already. Not unexpected, they had been working nonstop as of late to make sure the melding of both societies went as smoothly as possible. Few had deemed it necessary to cause problems, it had been a pleasant surprise that most Kaesstrians welcomed the joining of sides. Each benefited from something the other had to offer and their people became stronger for it overall, who wouldn't be happy with that? Smiling to himself the Captain nodded his head, continuing his scouting of the area mindfully. As a veteran soldier you picked up a lot of tricks and tendencies, one of which was to inspect your surroundings thoroughly. Even when seeming uninterested L'esta was picking apart every plant, every shadow for any signs of threat. The faint rustling of bushes was not something that would generally garner his attention, the wind could be easily responsible for that. But seeing something skulking out of the corner of his eye was more than reason enough to investigate. Turning his head he barely saw a figure slip behind trees, frowning and withdrawing his sword. It couldn't be one of their own, he deduced quickly, they wouldn't be hiding. An enemy then? Walking towards where he had spotted the figure he slowed his pace, readying to swing his weapon at a moment's notice. "You there... Show yourself! Come out slowly!"

It was nice no one was around, Takeshi would hate for someone to see him having a fit right now. No way was he going to admit he was stumped, no way in hell. He would find them if it took twenty minutes or twenty hours, though he doubted they would stay hidden for so long. Stubbornness and determination to win wasn't finding him anyone thus far, he should try changing tactics. Flying had never been barred had it? Maybe if he could get an aerial view it would be easier to spot someone that way as opposed to walking about. Nodding to himself he figured that was a sound plan, and if he did find someone and they complained then he wouldn't do it, no sweat. Smacking his hands together with a smirk he near took off right then and there but instead flinched when something smacked into a tree, making him whip around on his heels confused. Blinking owlishly he looked about the area before noticing a rock lying at the base of a tree, seeming totally out of place in the otherwise grass-covered ground. Walking over to it he picked it up in his hand and inspected it, taking a minute to process how it must have gotten there. When things finally clicked a vein popped in his forehead, and angrily Takeshi whipped the rock up in the air, his head seeming to expand exponentially as he yelled, his eyes white. "Okay, who is the wise ass messing with me?!" he shouted, throwing his arms down at his sides before wincing as the rock came back down and nailed him square on the head, whimpering as his hands shot up to the bump. Glaring down at the rock he kicked it away, huffing as he looked around the area. Okay, someone had to have thrown that, so where in the world were they?