[center][h1][color=92278f][b]Menzai Isanami[/b][/color][/h1]

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Time: Morning

Location: River Port beach

Interactions:  Isolde [@Blizz] Dante, Darius [@Alivefalling] [@FunnyGuy]  Aiden [@Potter]
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Equipment: White Haori, Gauravian luck charm bracelet

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[center][h1][color=92278f] [b]Gaurav[/b][/color][/h1][/center]

The silent wolf sipped at his tea as he observed the group of humans have their discussion on what to do. A discussion mostly involving teasing and cocky boasting as each of them shown interest in taking on this mysterious beast that lurked within the forest. How intriguing it was to see these humans prod and poke at each other while mocking the close relations between Dante and Aidan; a curiosity having him wonder if teasing friends on their closeness with their possible mate to be a common thing. He continued to learn something with every interaction between them but as of now had been under the comfort and safety of his village. Outside, where countless dangerous and risks awaited them had Menzai pondering on how this group would handle themselves against actual threats and not merely dummies or a training obsessed Dante.

Both curious and worried for the group's sake. Yet, seeing as their decision to take on the dangerous beast proving unanimous saw this as an opportune moment to see if they were indeed ready to leave and venture out into the world. 

Their decision made and with cocksure determination, the wolf placed the empty cup down gently then gracefully jumped up onto his feet in one fluid motion."[color=92278f] There is no need for further debate then with all in agreement. I am pleased to see each of you determined and ready to demonstrate the skills hard-earned and honed these past four months.[/color]" Turning his gaze to each of their faces after speaking in his usual neutral tone as he slipped his hands into his sleeves.

"[color=92278f] Before we set off, I shall explain that the rules for challenging this beast. The ones prior can be ignored. As the dangers of taking on the beast is unknown, I will be setting a time limit of fifteen minutes.[/color]" Pausing to make sure they were listening as unlike before where they would simply have been hunting animals the fog beast needed to be taken seriously." [color=92278f]Whether you choose to challenge it as a group or in pairs, if the beast is not defeated within fifteen minutes it will be considered a failure and are to retreat with me. And I may intervene and call for a retreat at my own discretion if things become too dangerous as well. Once within the fog, none of you are to venture more than twenty feet from me or the others or risk being separated and lost.[/color]" He explained the new set of rules as well as to remind them the dangers surrounding the fog itself having it only capable to venture within with him or a Gauravian whose heightened senses were required for safe passage.

"[color=92278f] With these new rules established, I shall guide the way to the fringes of the fog's territory. Use that time to decide whether to work as a team or in pairs.[/color]" Giving them a moment to think on what he said before the wolf quietly walked forward preparing to lead the way only to stop shortly after passing them where he partially turned his head indicating he had more to say.

"[color=92278f] And note I will not accept any arguments against retreating. Those that resists or refuse my one and only warning will be made to stay within the village.[/color]" For once his tone took on a stern and cold bite to it demonstrating just how serious Menzai was on this who has so rarely shown more than the neutral mannerism. This was the one prerequisite rule they were to follow above all else.

" [color=92278f]Those that have issues with this I must ask to remain here.[/color]" With everything needing be said, the wolf turned forward; waiting a moment to allow the four a chance to state their thoughts on this. Saying nothing else he resumed walking to guide the four humans into and through the forest where they would eventually arrive at the fringes of the sea of densely thick fog. A trek that offered plenty of time for the humans to discuss and work out their plans.