The had found the missing members of their group. Luckily, it seemed as though the Princess had not actually come to any harm. That was most fortunate... Something seemed different about Kushiami, but she was more concerned over their charge. She was sure that the ronin could take care of herself. "Hime-sama." Despite what she said had happened, the princess seemed awfully calm about it. It was abnormal, she would expect someone who was so sheltered to react much more... dramatically. She was brushing this off as though she'd seen it all before, many times.

"You seem to be tired. Please, remain in camp tonight, and don't run off without us again. We're supposed to protect you, so if you would please keep one of us at your side at all times." The tiny woman walked at the Princess's side, relieved that the events of the day seemed to be at an end. Though, it made her uneasy that such a foul presence so easily penetrated this sacred forest... had it overpowered the spirits that dwell here? It seemed as though very powerful forces, indeed, were pursuing them...