If hunting was no longer on the table for them then Yumi didn't even want to bother with it. Yes, she had been excited, and it did seem like fun, but she wasn't out here to hunt. She had hoped to just do something with Viral for the chance of improving his mood some, to help him relax and enjoy himself for a change. She had sort of loused up hunting near immediately but that didn't meant they couldn't find something else to do. By the looks of it the Beastman was content to just sit down and relax, and if that's what he wanted to do then she would play along. Taking a seat at his side Yumi leaned back, smiling as she looked out over the lake. There was nothing like coming to a natural gem such as Kaesstra after being penned up in a ship, it really was a drastic and welcome change of scenery. How much longer did they have before curfew, a few hours? If they spent the rest of it just enjoying the sights and relaxing then she wouldn't hate it, maybe they could even swim a bit. Glancing at Viral as he spoke a small smile formed on her lips, and she shrugged her shoulders before looking up at the sky dreamily. "Maybe we'll just forget about hunting today, it's not as if we really need the food," she mused, looking back out of the corner of her eyes, "Why pass up some time to enjoy a break from it all, right? We don't get to do this often enough." Maybe they could just sit here and let what may happen happen, take it with the flow. They were on vacation, no reason to rush around trying to stay busy.

"Casualties is a part of war, you've got to know that by now. But hey, look at it this way. It's basically a free-for-all in the King's military, but here we've got each others backs. So it's not like any of us are going to be left to die, that's why I'm sure we'll be fine," Kabocha said, grinning as he reached over and playfully pushed Kai, "Much as I hate your face right now I wouldn't let you die, so lighten up man. Besides, looking towards the future is the best thing for us, because what do we have right now? You're single and fighting to survive, I lost what I had back on Kortal, and Choi's not getting any. All pretty lousy situations if you ask me." Evidently the comments about Yumi were a tad bit off color for Choi's liking as pretty soon the normally chipper twin was all angry. Laughing at the flustered and perturbed expression his friend wore Kabocha quickly sobered up when he was told to speak to Yumi herself, shaking his head and holding his hands up defensively. "Hey, no way Choi! I know how strong she is, she took on all three of us back on Earth! And that was BEFORE she got augmented or whatever. No way in hell am I getting on the receiving end of that, thank you very much!"

That hadn't been a trick of the light, something had definitely just moved. The men were busy relaxing and enjoying themselves but L'esta was ready as ever to move, and he did so without a moment's hesitation. He was far off enough that the others weren't alerted by his demand, though if they saw him with weapon drawn they may well join him in a heartbeat. Edging towards the bushes where the figure had fled he stopped, his eyes scanning the immediate growth before him for any sign of where the stranger had gone. No one was coming out, but someone was certainly there. If it could be helped he would prefer not to attack, but if whoever he was seeking did not show themselves he had no choice. "In the name of Queen Eslaria I demand you come forth this instant! I've been granted full authority by the Council to apprehend anyone deemed a threat to our people. Show yourself or I [i]will[/i] take action!"

Someone was messing with him, and they were probably getting a kick out of it too! He was no one's fool, except for women, occasionally his friends, and now and again the rebels, but beside that no one's! Growling in frustration he kicked away a pebble after managing to nail himself on the head, all sorts of bothered now. Coupled with the fact that he was really unable to find anyone things were not going his way at the moment. Where had that rock come from? It might be an alien world, but he knew rocks didn't just randomly fly into trees. Unless they were flying sentient rocks, but that was stupid. They had to be nearby too, and somewhere to throw the rock into the tree. Judging by the spot it had hit on they had to be in front of that tree, so somewhere to his left, or right, or maybe behind him. And given how it... Wait, again?! Just as he was getting his thoughts together someone threw another rock, they were definitely trying to screw with him. Luckily for him he'd managed to see the direction of where that rock had come, and what's more he spotted a bush rustling about. Storming over to it Takeshi stopped right before it, fuming as he reached down and parted the branches. There, crouched with a little grin on his face was Shu, probably having the time of his life. Forcing a smile as his eyebrow twitched irritably the older boy closed his eyes before leaning down, staring at his little sibling, "Hey buddy. Having fun throwing rocks?"