The vineyard was not far, being that it was within view far down the road, but they did yet have time to exchange at least a few words. "Different from home? Of course. We're in, or at least near, a city, so you should behave like we've taught you in cities. Act like that, and you should be essentially fine. You just have to accept that there is no pleasing your grandfather, and you should just avoid speaking to him if at all possible. Let us handle him. I know you, Rhazii, and I know you still have it in your head to talk to him, but really, your time is worth more than him."

At this point, the three of them were hardly a minute away from stepping through the vineyard's gates. Ahnasha stopped for just a moment, resting a hand on Fendros' back. "Okay, I think I'll let you go first. Hopefully, we can find your sister first, or your mother." 

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Despite hearing her approach well before she revealed herself, Lorag did not react with any particular vigor. He turned his body almost lethargically and settled his eyes on the werewolf. He looked her over for a few seconds, but did not give the slightest hint of fear, or even any degree of anxiety. He did not seem to raise his guard, or even shift his stance to make him more ready for attack. He simply looked at her, appearing almost as if he was unimpressed. If she had ever come into contact with another person in her current form, Lorag showed none of the terror that she might have come to expect. In fact, he gave no indication that the interaction was even [i]unusual[/i] for him. "Hey kid, your mother home?" He asked directly.

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"Hmph, I know, I know." Kaleeth replied, still holding onto a smirk. "I guess I just didn't think you'd have the answer to the questions I had. I mean...you didn't, but I also guess I didn't need that answer near as much as I thought I did. And I'll admit, we do have a way of figuring out things together." 

Kaleeth lifted her head up just enough to plant a quick kiss on Janius' lips above her. "Well, I guess there's no reason to just lay here anymore. I don't think it's going to be suddenly inspiring my memory or anything. It's just a river. I should probably get to sleep soon. My village has to be somewhere close around here, so we might end up finding it tomorrow if we can find a fresh scent."