[center][color=6ecff6][h3]-"Sable"/Okori : Over the River and Through the Woods-[/h3][/color]

It had been so long since he set foot outside of Themis, so this was quite the venture! Seventy-five years! Oh this whole journey was going to be great! While it was dangerous to get here solo, Okori was fairly certain they would fare well over the course of the journey! As the Kitsune bounced gleefully beside his partner, she found her just as giddy over traversing somewhere else. The duo both had a dopey smile on their faces that could possibly rival a Cheshire cats. As they walked, the younger woman giggled in delight, prompting a chuckle from the fox.

[color=6ecff6]"Yeah, isn't it great?! I can't wait to experience anything! Maybe we might encounter a frog, a new shadow, a granite golem maybe? Ooooooh,"[/color] Okori exclaimed excitedly as he nudged his head to the side, looking down at the lady. [color=6ecff6]"Maybe a granite golem that shape-shifts into a shadow frog, or the other way around! That would be great, right?!"[/color] Okori shook his fists near his body, almost dreaming of the wonders the group would encounter! As he looked at the lady, he turned to looking at the others, almost pondering on their disposition. They looked like an entertaining group, but he felt the need to stay by her side for personal and cultural reasons.

Okori stared along the beaten path they were following, his ears twitching from time to time at the rickety sound of the caravan. His nose sniffed throughout the air and he wafted any scent he could get a hold of. While he couldn't catch anything right now, in the near future he might take note of something delicious taking hold! A handsome Kitsune such as himself was an excellent hunter and decent cook! Maybe he could search for a stray deer for the group just so they could have an extra meal! Tasty! [color=6ecff6]"Hey, wait, have we seen this rock before Amelia?"[/color] Okori quickly scooped up the small chunk, lifting up an identifying it.

Sniffing it, he was certain that this wasn't feces as the smell would definitely be a lot different. There was a bit of a leafy tinge there and it was brown. [color=6ecff6]"I believe this is a Lignite from what you explained; brown and made up of peat."[/color] Okori held it up to the woman, getting up real close to the point where it almost looked like they were hugging. [color=6ecff6]Do we have one of these? Should we keep it? I'll keep it just in case,"[/color] he chattered rather swiftly as he stopped violating his friends personal space, plopping it down into the bag of his.

Amelia was an avid rock collector; heck, she had a huge collection of em where they lived, detailing every little aspect and makeup... along with having a huge boulder outside their house. The eccentricity and excitement of something others found mundane was so exhilarating and that's what Okori liked about her. She found enjoyment in not garnering power, but her line of work, her hobbies. That and she was cute when explaining things about things ranging from metals to gems to the stone itself; kept himself hooked hours on end because this information was so engrossing!

Erm, anyways...

Taking a brisk glimpse behind him, Okori took note of the myriads of travelers. He alternated between the faces; from the head of this group who the others named "Randall." Didn't know much about the guy other than he was chosen as their de facto leader. There was also a grumpy, sleep deprived looking lady on the cart to the side of him... maybe he would tease the lady later. Along with that, there were two heaping slices of metal bulwarks. It was uncomfortable to stand around with those who claimed to be of faith, especially since their kind mistress always implored them to do things that benefited her and only her from what he denoted.

Okori and the kitsunes god had no power here...

Next, came one woman who was dressed such as a scholar, similar to Amelia's wardrobe, and a cute cat lady trudging close to the side of the wagon. His tail stopped swinging lethargically from side to side, his perked up ears steadily began to flatten themselves. It was almost stifling to say the least and he felt the need to halt for a moment and almost give the girl a great big furry hug!... But, of course, he really wanted to stay by Amelia's side. Later, possibly in the eve, he could interact with the cute girl, but for now... the kitsune beamed widely at the girl before turning his head forward once more.

Okori's gaze came back to wherever his lady was searching; he was to be her extra eyes through and through as he thoroughly sought out where her spectacles aligned with the ground. Okori began to look ahead, giddily smiling as he cast himself at the ground. His tail began swaying briskly, his ears were a bit perked up, and he himself, felt ready. Hopefully the journey through the forest wouldn't be as difficult as last time for him...

Especially with the tales that were woven; while adrenaline was shot, Okori couldn't help but shudder - he didn't know about the others, but he knew Amelia wasn't much of a fighter... but he would be her blade in hand, ready to safeguard her if anything befell the group. It was rare for him to truly trust any one, and he wasn't going to lose her over some silly artifact.

[color=6ecff6]"Oh, right! What else do you think we'll discover? Huh? Huh? The anticipation is killing me! Think about all the amazing creatures we will learn about!... And possibly find some rocks! Maybe add obsidian to your collection, eh?~"[/color][/center]