Hearing that Akito could actually dance was a bit of a surprise. “What? Why have I never heard of this? I am offended!” Kuro laughed as he spoke, obviously joking. “But, now I’d love to dance with you.” Before Hiro could get a response, he noticed rain falling on his leg. It wasn’t long before the rain began to pour heavier and heavier. “Hm. I think we should wait out the storm. At least until it lets up a little.” As the two, now three including the horse, were hurrying towards shelter, the rain only poured harder. “I don’t actually think we have much choice.”
 
The smooth path became dirt and leaves, making Hiro a little more attentive to wear he stepped. One hand held onto Akito’s while the other lifted his yukata a bit so it wasn’t hindering his step. He didn’t mind the rain whatsoever, but being stuck in the middle of a storm didn’t sound too good for his nor Akito’s health. Sure enough, the trees did provide a fine shelter for the three of them. “Would have never known. I’d end up getting lost or something.” He wasn’t speaking to anyone in particular, moreso just talking to talk. “Oh wait, where’d Hoko run off to?” The prince hadn’t seen the audrat as they hurried to shelter. At the sound of his name, Hoko peeked his head from Akito’s clothing, causing him to laugh. “Oh, good we got everything.”
 
Akito led them until he found a spot he believed was suitable to rest at. All the while, Hiro made sure he didn’t fall. When they stopped, he glanced around at the relatively small clearing and then looked above to see the trees creating a large umbrella to shield them. The covering was consistent throughout, but here it was easier to see without branches shielding the way. Hiro offered to tie the horse down. He knew how and Akito did it the first time. It wasn’t hard, especially considering the horse seemed to be grateful about waiting out the storm as well. 
 
“So.” Hiro plopped into a sitting position, getting comfortable considering he wasn’t sure how long the storm would last. “Rain is nice.” He leaned back against a tree before correcting himself. “Well, listening to it is. I don’t usually go out in the rain.” He was almost sure his parents would be worried about the both of them and just hoped they wouldn’t be too frantic. Akito was perfectly capable and they weren’t too far, if he remembered the route correctly.