[center][h2]Ortusian Wilderness[/h2][/center]

[center][@Xaltwind][/center]

Fortunately for Iskah, she had already dismounted the summoned horse around the same time as Vanessa did although she was a bit surprised when the extra equipment she acquired for the steed did not vanish along with it. In hindsight, however, she should have seen that coming.

Iskah went about collecting the fallen reins and saddle as Vanessa sat down next to the fire and talked with their tanuki monster host.

[quote=Vanessa][color=lightblue]"I don't think I've ever run into one of your kind. You were called a ... [i]Goober Danyucky[/i]? What's someone like you doing so very far away from the far east? Oh, mind if I sit here? Thanks."[/color][/quote]

"[color=coral]That's [i]Gyo-ooh-boo Da-nu-kee[/i], you half-naked, cow-tits caster![/color]" Rie corrected, annoyed at the name butchery. "[color=coral]And yeah, yeah, sit wherever you like. Just don't expect any discounts from me.[/color]"

"[color=coral]And like what I said to your Lizardman friend, I'm here to sell exotic, Zipanguese wares to the proud citizens of Ortus. A people who have barely made any contact with the monstrous side of Zipangu, but are now opening up somewhat. It's an untapped market, and I intend to get there first and make bank before anyone does.[/color]" Rie said, making wild gestures with her hands all the while. "[color=coral]And let me tell ya, I took a big risk entering Ortusian territory without security. Fortunately, the worst I got from the humans here, so far, are weird faces.[/color]"

Iskah soon got done putting away the equipment, and the Lizardman joined the bonfire. "[color=coral]So! You wanna nab yourself a Lot Knight, huh? Aiming high, I see, but you ain't the first monster who makes attempts at them.[/color]"

"Yes, I know." Iskah responded, curtly.

"[color=coral]Do you also know that those monsters' hearts get broken because those Lot Knights are quite reckless with their lives?[/color]" Rie asked, the tone of the conversation suddenly grim.

"...I know that too."

"[color=coral]I should've guessed so, considering you got help.[/color]" Rie gestured at Vanessa.