The space beyond them would have been empty if not for the few roaming monsters scattered about.copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡER8lJUAtiN
"We could have an easy time of sneaking past them," Byrd noted gruffly, "but I suppose that's out of the question."copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡgAjX9zOy4D
"Looks like we're up against ants," Cathryn reported, "not a lot of them, and prairie dogs."copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡe5TaoXWIBm
"I suppose we should leave them for you, this seems personal." Kokoso remarked teasingly.copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ3TgNZbLtM
"Do you really have to?" Cathryn frowned.copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡuOxkmOp7kW
"The teasing shall never end for thee!" Kokoso cried, a wide smirk plastered to his face.copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡMpX5brPVLm
"I think I see some bunnies too," Cathryn remarked humorlessly, "think they might be some of your kin? Maybe Kokoso should go out there, he's all dressed for a cowboy style family reunion."copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡAYbrvu0txY
Kokoso merely smiled wider, "Well let's introduce ourselves and see if they fight like a Leporidae!" Kokoso drew his blade and swung it through the air, producing a sharp swoosh.copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡT4JGI7MxyS
"Did he just say leopard?" Byrd turned to Cathryn, "It sounds like he said leopard...unless it was just me."copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3gsTDOrNZ8
"Hmm, so if they fight like leopards then they're rabbits?" Cathryn teased, shaking her head, "Then we better hope these aren't rabbits."copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡzdCDWVofhW
"I mean my family," Kokoso corrected, "though I wouldn't know if our family actually has a distinct fighting style."copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡaMnfcVS5ZW
"What should we fight first?" Byrd inquired, crossing his arms.copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡBbVal9p42S
"Let's take out that ant up ahead, first." Maria decided, "We probably want to avoid it's jaws, or drawing attention from the others."copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6FFq9kg2Gu
Noel followed close to Maria, and turned to find Byrd and Kokoso close behind, followed by Spring and Autumn, Cathryn was in the back, warily watching out for any monsters who would complicate their arrangement. She was confident that they could take on any danger together, but was uncertain when her mind turned to Unseason, it was mere weeks before they found Summer and Winter and took the fight the Company, and the masterminding spirit behind their plots, whatever that may encompass.copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡs4hjhfEMyG
The group when through snapping ants, gnawing rabbits, and tunneling prairie dogs that through themselves at the team, swiping at them when close. Exhausted, they did their best to avoid any other encounters until they regained their breath.copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7qZisc5wTy
"I think we should stop here." Cathryn advised, "There's only a few monsters close enough to notice us."copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡYIEgt4xv4R
"Great, we should try to take a nap." Spring stretched her arms and yawned, "Man, I'm wiped out."copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡKJgQ41Iol3
Autumn nodded as she watched the spear wielding spirit lay on the ground, "I wasn't expecting such a tough fight either, but this isn't an ideal place for a nap."copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡefj3gLYudS
"They're not enough to bother us, besides, half of us will stay awake." Spring sat up an eyed Autumn meaningfully, "You know it's a good way to heal, resupply our magic reserves, and get refreshed, an hour nap for everyone will be good. Maria, who's napping and who gets first shift on guard duty?"copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4TgdUOCgIx
"Well, I think the spirits have more magic than the rest of us," Maria began, "so Byrd, Kokoso, Cat, and Noel can have the first hour nap, Spring, Autumn, and I will have the second hour."copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4mqXG7p166
"I'm not tired, I feel like I can fight a while longer." Noel informed.copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡZHMcX7Ms4L
"Well, you can nap in the second hour with us, then!" Spring concluded.copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡIPDUUyMxOJ
"I'm fine, really," Noel assured, "this only feels like a warmup, and we're going to make camp before crossing to the Winter lake, right?"copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ95vQJSDMJ
"Noel, please get some rest, right now there's few monsters," Maria pointed out, "later on there might be more, and if that happens we'll need more than half of us ready for battle, not to mention later tonight when we make camp and take shifts again."copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡsEabzkps8f
Noel considered, frowning slightly before nodding slowly, "I understand, so I'll rest now, in case more enemies show up in the next hour or so."copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡUhNOPQWw6E
"Yes," Maria confirmed, "even if right now you feel like you could protect us all, it's better not to take risks."copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡEODVCzL2s1
Kokoso sat up and chuckled, "Kokoso's Maxim of the Day: Risk nothing, protect everything."copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡzjUIwyhQjD
Noel smirked and nodded, "Goodnight, then."copyright protection270ＰＥＮＡＮＡVGsPhciG9L
"Um, you don't have to say goodnight if you're just taking a nap." Spring pointed out uncertainly.274Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6AybwVUD0k
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"Well it's kind of cute?" Maria offered, as Autumn spoke.274Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIEssUqv1ll
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"It's novel, like sand...witches?" Autumn giggled at Maria's remark, "I...suppose it's cute?"274Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcStyPynEko
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"Like how sand witches are cute!" Spring suggested.274Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3z5svKRith
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"This sandwich joke isn't going away, is it?" Maria wondered.274Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcPJJxLaLVi
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