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Alari moved a hand to his chin ignoring Larel's narrowed gaze digging into the back of his skull, he seemed to be keeping his distance however more than likely out of concern for Hotaru. He couldn't help but worry about the three of them, though he was happy that Hotaru hadn't gotten too far away there was plenty to be concerned about and the farther north they went to more that list seemed to grow. He could faintly pick up Kaori's presence now, which was better then feeling nothing at all, but it was hard to pick up anything at all. Since he was trying to sense his existence finding it so weak bothered him, he hoped it was just from regaining the ability and not lack of life.
Larel meanwhile walked with Hotaru glancing over at Mera as she brought up plants, he tilted his head but at Hotaru's question he looked over at her deciding to put Mera's comment aside and shake his head to show he wasn't sure. He glanced over at Alari who started digging in the sleeve of his kimono, when Mera responded however he pulled his hand away and turned his attention forward. Larel could see where Hotaru was coming from, he'd been ambushed in forest's before, though part of that came from getting lost he couldn't deny it happened.

Larel and Alari looked over at Mera catching her pull her hood up, Larel arched a brow at the gesture but Alari watched her with a sideways glance. He wanted to speak with her about what she saw, but Larel's gaze caused him to stop, he was tolerating his presence at the moment and it was thanks to that he wasn't following the group from the shadows. If he spoke without being spoken to he expected Larel would respond, more than likely violently.
"...I think Kaori is nearby," Alari said shutting his eyes. "There's a field of flowers, if we have time the stop it would be appreciated."
He made sure to speak in a way to address everyone to avoid Larel's wrath in the process. It wasn't a guarantee but he wanted a confirmation of it, the closet thing he had gotten to one since they were in the village. He almost went off on his own after it but he didn't want to leave Mera's side, he found himself worried about her.
"...who is nearby?" Larel questioned. "We're heading to a village there's no time for random detours for some person you know."
"You know him too Larel," Alari said glancing back at him.
Larel opened his mouth to say something but put his hand on his head glancing to his right, after a moment he looked ahead crossing his arms.
"Right Kaori...I can't remember his face for some reason though."
Alari's eyes lowered a little and he turned his attention forward, he needed to act before he got to Larel's point. If there wasn't time to stop he'd pay a visit himself once he was positive everyone was safe.

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Larel seemed to calm down a little as he listened to Hotaru looking at her in silence as she explained why she left, he lowered his eyes not really having anything to say towards her on it. Mera's words caused him to flinch as it hit a little close to home, when he had tried to leave Mera and Hotaru himself he had the same thought in mind, but back then Alari had stopped him from going. It was strange but Larel understood what Hotaru was trying to do and he wasn't entirely sure what to do. After a moment his attention did move to Alari seeing Mera look at him,
The two watched each other in silence but Larel didn't say anything or even throw a glare in his direction. When Alari smiled at him he turned his attention back to Mera and Hotaru hearing Hotaru was caught while trying to feed, his mouth moved to the side for a bit feeling for Hotaru at Mera's words though Alari smiled actually envying Hotaru a little. Having someone around to do that was a bit of a blessing, he hoped she understood that a little.

Alari turned and walked after Mera, Larel started following after him but stopped when Hotaru spoke to him, he averted his gaze for a moment before shutting his eyes, he rubbed the back of his head before smiling and looking back at her.
"It's okay...you guys get to deal with Zenmaru on occasion so I can call it even," he said with a small nod. "I know you don't want to bother us with it Hotaru...I don't want anyone to deal with mine Zenmaru being one of the main ones. I find it's easier if we help each other though, I'm your friend after all and that's what friends do...at least I think so. It feels like it's the right thing to do anyway, let's keep going before we're left behind."

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That sounds fun actually I have a few friends down in texas, though I'd imagine you're back by now.
Just got a new job myself even showed up for training...which I didn't have to do. Speaking of which how'd your interviews go?

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Oh wow that does sound at least somewhat intriguing. Wouldn't mind seeing Jafar in something like that.

Good luck with your masters, online's handy for getting extra credits though I avoid it when I can at times.

I'm sure your judgement will be fair, at least here's hoping.

High school...a hormone filled open prison. With you experiences at middle school some change should be good.

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Larel tilted his head not sure what Hotaru was getting at but sped up still trying to keep up with her, he couldn't use his darkness out in the open so he knew Hotaru was going to gain the lead if he didn't close the distance. Seeing her nearing the forest he grit his teeth knowing he wouldn't be able to keep up on his own. He shut his eyes and his body seemed to fall forward for a moment before Zenmaru took over, however by then Mera had caught Hotaru, though when his eyes opened Zenmaru had taken over. She walked behind Mera keeping her arms crossed as she spoke to Hotaru curious to why she had sprinted away from everyone.
Hearing the reason Zenmaru put a hand over her mouth trying to hold a chuckle again.
"So your first thought is to run away from the people who support you, that's actually pretty funny," Zenmaru said laughing a little. "Let's commit murder and leave without explaining that's perfect! Ah man wait till I tell Larel this."
Larel's eyes returned to normal and he shook his head slightly before his gaze landed on Hotaru, however his eyes glanced to the right as Zenmaru spoke with him, his eyebrows drew down as she explained what Hotaru just said.

Larel walked towards Hotaru past Mera the angry expression on his face remaining before he raised his hand towards Hotaru, and in the next moment he flicked her forehead before he shut his eyes letting out a small sigh. His face returned to it's normal blank state and he crossed his arms under his chest.
"If you're in trouble don't leave us behind," Larel said. "I'm your friend, I'm not as strong as you but if something's wrong I'm gonna help you. Depend on me a little when things like this happen...worried me half to death when you vanished. If you have to take on a whole town I'll be right there next to you, sword drawn without hesitation...just don't leave like that."
Alari leaned against a nearby tree a fair distance from the group, thanks to Mera cleaning up the bodies he was able to catch up relatively quickly though hearing their conversation he moved away from them. He smiled a little keeping his presence hidden to keep Larel's rage away since he seemed focused on something.
"It's a little different when it's a friend...isn't it Larel," Alari mumbled chuckling a little.
Mera vanishing was commonplace at this point to him, he was upset when it happened but Mera was his master, his respect to that hierarchy meant he wasn't going to do anything aside from worry about her and try to locate her. Hotaru was different, that was his friend and she didn't vanish that often, when it did happen it was extremely worrisome and there was no hierarchy there they were equals in his eyes.
Larel didn't understand that difference in his own attitude openly but it was still there.

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That does sound pretty fun actually, thinking about it a bit. Especially being able to pick, just find something interesting and discuss it.
I've never seen the movie I won't anytime soon either probably.

Going off my credits I'm a sophomore in college though that'll be junior after next semester. I went to college later so I'm older then most sophomore's who go right out of school by a few years. I envy the graduates of this year a bit, but one step at a time.

Oh I'll post tomorrow by the way.

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Don't use it properly you lose it, sadly it was the same in my school.
Kept busy because well...some of the class couldn't have free time.

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Hahaha here's to them passing by quickly.

Oh be careful on saying the words 'free time' out loud that's the easiest way to use it, and that's from personal experience the last few days.

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Larel watched Mera and offered a nod when she mentioned checking the town and moving into the shadows started looking around. After the incident in the other village when she lost control he knew he had to find Hotaru as soon as possible, whether or not she was in her right mind she'd end up feeling bad either way. She got upset enough already just from stabbing him back then even though he knew it was Sybil, if those bodies came from her or Sybil he couldn't imagine how she must feel right now. Gritting his teeth he used the darkness and shadows between buildings to check the town as fast as his feet could carry him.
"Where are you Hotaru?" Larel questioned coming to a stop in an alley, however feeling something soft under his foot he raised it only to see a body under it, looking around he noticed the alleyway was filled wit them. His eyes twitched since he figured this is what Mera was talking about, though Zenmaru laughed in his skull at the bodies.
Larel glanced to his right telling her to stop laughing before he continued through the village, something didn't sit well with him about all of this, Hotaru always just took what blood was necessary no more than that. Even if she did do it that many bodies was too much.

Larel came to a skidding stop as Alari moved in his path, he opened his mouth to speak but Alari pointed near the edge of town.
"She's that way," He said looking at him. "I'll catch up later."
Larel glared at him but shot in the direction not having any other leads anyway, Alari watched him run off and pushed his glasses back on his face before turning and walking in the opposite direction, he trusted Larel to find Hotaru and he had to clean up that mess before innocent people found it, at the very least the bodies.
Larel sprinted through the town eventually catching sight of Hotaru seeing her approach the woods, he sped up knowing if she got in there he wasn't going to be able to find her without Mera's help.
"Hotaru! Wait!"

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A teacher's job is never done, good luck on your end.

My apologies for the wait as well, things fully calmed down on this end.