Larel smiled a little seeing Hotaru was speaking again at least, he didn't mind re-teaching her of the rules as it had been awhile since he had played himself, however when she mentioned not playing it since her parent dieds his smile shrunk a little as he realized he made have accidentally brought up a bad topic but she seemed okay at least.
"I'm a little rusty myself since I haven't played for a bit so going over the rules will help me too," Larel said.
He looked up seeing Mera return his eyes moving to the unconscious Raina as she was dragged behind, he shrugged his shoulders as he had a feeling it might turn out that way. Under different circumstances he may have felt a bit bad for Raina but since she had instigated it her own actions caused this. Larel looked over at Alari to see him staring at him a strange look in his eyes. It seemed like he wanted to say something to him but instead turned back to his book, he decided not to pursue it and left it alone.
Alari looked over at Mera's hand seeing her wrap it up but he turned his attention to Raina as Eryn started taking care of her, he started to offer his help but when Mera summoned the bush he decided to return to his book.
Larel looked back at Mera as she spoke again about a decision, he reached up and ruffled his hair as he was still thinking about that not really sure which way to go. Larel let out a weak laugh when Hotaru spoke as he couldn't deny he didn't want to be here any longer than he needed too. He agreed with Mera about his fear but he felt he wasn't getting past that anytime soon, just something about forests threw him off.
At the mention of intimacy issues he tilted his head and Kaori stepped in not wanting him to think too hard about this.
"Larel will you teach me Go too?" Kaori asked.
"No," Larel said bluntly.
The speed and lack of any hesitation in Larel's response caused Kaori to hang his head, he sniffled and raised his head looking teary eyed at Alari causing him to flinch. Seeing as Kaori wasn't going to stop looking at him he let out a small sigh and closed his book.
"Why don't I teach you Kaori, though I prefer Shogi personally," Alari said smiling at him.
That seemed to perk Kaori back up and Larel looked over at Alari for a moment his eyes narrowing at him as something pulled at his mind for a moment, he shook his head and looked back over at Mera.
"Well there's that fishing village to the north right why not head there?" Larel said shrugging his shoulders.
Alari reached up and adjusted his glasses at this mention discontent showing on his face for a brief moment at the idea. Kaori arched a brow at it but his facial expression returned to normal causing him to return back to his tea.
"They have Go set up there right Alari?" Larel said looking at over at him. 
"Yes but they'd have it in most villages," Alari responded. 
"It's close though and I would like to get out of the forest sooner than later," Larel said. 
"Well I'm sure there may be other villages around that's just based off my information," Alari said bringing his hand to his chin.
"I'd prefer heading there personally,"
"It's the groups decision not yours."
The two's eyes locked and sparks seemed to form between the two of them as neither wanted to relent, Kaori was surprised to see Alari so fervent on this discussion and Larel didn't seem to be backing down anytime soon.
Alari closed his eyes and squeezed the bridge of his nose, pushing his glasses up in the process seeing the two of them were at a stalemate when it came to this.
"Why don't we let the others decide, you and I clearly have different ideas about this," Alari said. "I'll go with whatever everyone chooses."
"...fine, Hotaru, M-M-Mary-san, Mera-sama and Eryn can decide," Larel said crossing his arms. "I can respect their decision."
"It seems like you had a bit of trouble with Mary-chan there Larel," Kaori said smiling.
"It's just a hard name to say," Larel said waving his hand.
Kaori laughed a little but he stopped as something clicked at what Larel said.
"Wait a minute what about Raina-san and Me," Kaori said pointing at himself. "You forgot to mention us."
"Raina is unconscious and you don't count," Larel said simply.
"How come I don't count? I have opinions too," Kaori said pushing his fingers together. "Oji-san tell Larel I have opinions."
"Kaori...you're not helping your case," Alari said shaking his head slightly. "That would settle it then, Hotaru, Mera, Mary, Eryn and Kaori you decide our next direction."
"I still say let's head north to the fishing village," Larel mumbled.
"Larel don't force your opinion let's just wait."