"We'll catch a bear and cut his hair..." Zedong's singing was interrupted by rustling in the brush. It was easy to tell that it wasn't anything he needed to immediately worry about. Grimm are not the best at sneaking, or rather they find it more effective to announce their presence before attacking. People fear Grimm, and Grimm love fear, there is no way for them to feed off of it if they kill you before you know they are there. If it was an animal, a simple wolf or the like, it would not make that much noise. Animal is often used as an insult, but animals are smart to know a loosing battle when they see one, so you get the picture. Instead it was a man, a student by the looks of it, and with the locking of their eyes they fulfilled the conditions of the contract and they were stuck with each other, for better or for worse, til graduation do they part.

It only took a second for Zedong to decide that he liked this guy. First, he had style, not many people can wear an eye patch and make it look cool, half the eyes mean half the glare, and his eye was obviously trained. Second, was the way he carried himself. His posture was straight and when he walked through the bush, he didn't miss a stride, signs of a man dedicated to physical excellence. But lastly was his weapon, a sword. Weapons speak loudly for a person's style, and Zedong knew full well the purpose of a sword. Spears are meant for attacking, taking down enemies at a distance to leave enough room to maneuver around the battle field. A sword of that variety on the other hand was a defensive weapon, compact and close to the body, making it easier to get into your opponent, inside his defenses. Thought these weapons were complete opposites, together they would compliment each other well.

He didn't say much, his mind obviously focused on the job, getting the relic and getting out. With a minor greeting he started off deeper into the woods, either this man knew where he was going, or he was overly confident, either way it was a win for Zee. Making it a point to keep of the pace, Zedong made sure he was right next to his new teammate. "Zedong Swarna, call me Zee though, makes things easier. I'll admit I have no idea where we are going, but if you get me there I'll cook you whatever you want for a month. I'm good for it."