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[b]Time:[/b] Morning
[b]Location:[/b] Desert
[b]Interactions:[/b] [@Tae] Mikazuki, [@FunnyGuy] Slick, [@Potter] Rosaria, [@dragonpiece] Uzul, [@baraquiel] Jomari, [@13org] Nuallán. and [@Helo] Leaf
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Kuroi had mostly kept to himself throughout much of their journey so far. Sure, he had situated himself next to the princess but he didn't do much more than that. He acknowledged the others' words when they spoke to the group as a collective, replying with a quick nod. The fox mask he donned helped keep much of the sand out of his face. Occasionally, a grain of sand would slip into the small slits which he saw out of but no discomfort ended up being derived from it. There were times when he would feel someone's gaze fall upon him, causing his ears to flicker to and fro before returning to their calm, motionless state. Up until the princess had approached him, Kuroi hadn't spoken a single word to anyone, not even the princess.

He wasn't angry, per se, merely pondering about the recent events that had happened. He was vigilant but also very relaxed. After all, one's martial prowess excels when both the mind and body are calm. 

When he was spoken to by Mikazuki, one of his ears turned towards her to show attentiveness, shortly followed by a turn of his head to meet her eyes. Kuroi stayed quiet as she spoke to him, letting her speak her apologies and her justifications for dragging him along their perilous journey. A small chuckle came from him as she apologized to him - he definitely hadn't signed up for this but it was hard for him to feel any negative feelings towards his student. There was definitely annoyance that their planned training session had evolved into a journey across the desert but all Kuroi could do was go with the flow. A small sigh escaped his mouth as he formulated his response, a couple of minutes passing before he finally spoke. 

[color=white]"I am not angry, Princess. Even if something were to happen that would affect me on a more individual level, I am merely doing my duty. I am to serve, to train, and to protect. I admit that I expected everything to go as planned but given your status as one of royal blood, I am also not surprised that things turned out the way they did. I appreciate your gratitude, princess. I am deeply honored."[/color]

Just like the rest of his demeanor and person, his voice was relaxed. Ears that listened to Kuroi would be able to detect no sort of negative emotion from him in the slightest. 

[color=white]"Although...we best start training you once we are able to settle down for a day or so. That was my original responsibility and I intend to keep it. A protector's job is to keep you safe, and by teaching you what I know, your safety will only be further assured. Do not worry about coin right now, either~."[/color] continued Kuroi, his last few words being that of a jest. A small chuckle came from Kuroi before he returned to momentary silence, awaiting the princess' reply.

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[b]Amas:[/b] 819 (800 in Bank | 19 in Pocket)

[b][u]Gear[/u][/b]

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⋆ See References in Character Log
⋆ Wakizashi
⋆ Two razor-sharp metal fans (they're quite aesthetically pleasing too)
⋆ Throwing Knives
⋆ Rope Darts
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[b][u]Items[/u][/b]

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⋆ Drystone (For sharpening weapons)
⋆ Gourd of water
* Sleeping Mat 
* Blanket
* Pet Fennec Fox!

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