[h3][center][i]Etsuko Tanaka // Barcea, Southwestern Region[/i][/center][/h3]

While Etsuko would never protest wanting to help someone, the way Calypso’s gaze seemed to travel from those on horses to the giant centipede led Etsuko to believe that altruism was just an underlying reason for Calypso’s wanting to help. That isn’t to say, of course, that her companion wasn’t kind; Calypso has shown a number of kindnesses to Etsuko and vice versa. But being together so long, the Diviner seemed to know when it was altruism and when it was curiosity.

This time, it was sheer curiosity.

Etsuko could barely let out a shred of attempted reasoning as she practically began chasing Calypso towards the group. She had attempted then to be the voice of reason, though it was all in vain. Perhaps she did it for her own sanity. But in the end, there wasn’t much she could do.

By the time Calypso had swept past the Sentinels, Etsuko had barely caught up, her breath coming out in huffs and puffs. She was about to approach Calypso and maybe attempt to drag her away from the centipede, but her attention was quickly directed to those of the group. The leader, she supposed, was leading the introductions.

[b]”Hah…O-Oh, very nice to meet you…I’m Etsuko and that’s Calypso.”[/b]

She would’ve bowed, like she almost always did whenever giving an introduction, but Calypso was literally milliseconds away from petting the centipede.

[b]”C-Calypso, be careful!”[/b]

Her eyes were wide with concern and she reached out a hand as she stepped closer to her companion, ready to tug on her sleeve and attempt to pull her away before anything could happen.

But, as usual, Calypso beat Etsuko.

With bated breath, Etsuko watched and prayed to every Divine she could think of for her companion’s protection and when it seemed liked the creature wasn’t about to make Calypso its next meal, she let out a sigh of relief and redirected her attention to the group. She looked at all of them with a mildly tired smile before a look of realization came over her.

[b]”Oh, wait a moment, I’ve heard your names before. You must be the Sentinels, correct?”[/b]

Her gaze seemed to settle on the one named Alasa and she noticed his distant look. Almost immediately, a wave of foreboding washed over the Diviner and it felt like her stomach fell right to the ground. Her expression became one of worry once again.

[b]”Something’s not right…”[/b]