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[jadewine]

[Quite frankly, the whole of this situation has Jae-Ha seething. This tree - this world - is nothing but a glorified cage. As pleasant as some of it may appear, there's no saving the fact that he's locked in, not to mention other people, as well. At the least, he seems to have caught on to that ray of sunshine, which he uses, but it's not as though it continues to erase all of the bitterness that comes with being here.

But nevertheless. —He seems more at ease, than not, when appearing.

. . . A certain White Dragon, though, just to the side of the screen, does not.]

This amber is very impressive, really. To think that conversing across distances can happen instantly was even remotely possible. . .

But ah- More importantly! My name is Jae-Ha, and I'd like to most humbly offer myself to assist anyone who would like a few lessons in flight, as I'm sure that coordination might be—

[He starts, only to be (rudely!) interrupted.] Jae-Ha! [It's clear the frantic, white haired dragon in the background is not at all happy with the situation, glaring at Jae-Ha from behind.] Your 'services' are hardly what is important right now. Get this off of me already!!

[That being Kija's gem is smack dab in the middle of his forehead, courtesy of some wonderful tree sap, therefore forcing the presence of his wings.]

Don't worry, it'll loosen up within a day. [or something]

That's too long! [He practically despairs.] I- I cannot stand to have these horrible things to be around for another second! AH-! [Nooooo] The Dragon Claw is sticky with sap now, too!

[Jae-Ha just lets out an exasperated sigh] They're a beautiful set of wings, Kija-kun. Now you can fly without any of my assistance, even. Take advantage of it. Your complaining will get you nowhere.

I REFUSE!! [Before Jae-Ha can do much of anything, then, a white scaled dragon claw reaches out and all but grabs his arm to get his full attention - and hopefully succeed in removing the stone, leading the feed to cut off short.]


[ooc: replies will come from either or both!]

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[backstory]

[ This just leaves Kija and Hak then... ]

I am glad that you will rely on us a little more. Make sure to eat up, and should you need help there is no shame in asking.

[thunderbeast]

[Rely on them more? Seriously. He wonders how he's going to manage to keep a straight face through all of this.]

I'll definitely keep that in mind. I don't want to be a bother to anyone...

[backstory]

This is nothing. [ And in the end they were comrades. ] We offered the help so it is fine to accept it.

[thunderbeast]

[So Kija's portion of dinner is okay, right?]

Who am I to turn down such kind offerings?

[He'll take whatever people give him. There's no modesty here.]

[backstory]

[ HAK ]

Although I have to wonder what Jae-Ha will find. Without Yoon, will we know if what is gathered is really edible...?

[thunderbeast]

I'm not completely clueless about this sort of thing. Yoon is better, but I managed just fine on my own before we brought him along with us.

[backstory]

Yes, but the princess said you were terrible.

[thunderbeast]

Did she die from poisoned berries?

[backstory]

It is lucky that Yoon appeared so early on!

[thunderbeast]

It wasn't that early. You'd probably be dead on day two.

[backstory]

That is rude. I would not die so easily. And what is more, I have learned much since that time, such as edible weeds!

[jadewine]

Don't forget seafood.

[Teasetease. He'll never forget Kija's reaction.

'Sup, guys. He'll be returning now, with a rather full, and carefully packed backpack.]

It was all I could find, but there was a set-up with a lot of berries, nuts, and seeds. We'll bring them over.

[. . . Wherever the hell you are, Hak.]

[thunderbeast]

I've learned a lot more about all that since I first started, so I'd survive longer than you even now.

[The conversation turning to seafood makes his stomach growl.]

Mentioning that is just cruel, I don't remember the last time I had something like that. Fish doesn't count. Next port we hit, we need to grab some crab or oysters. Something.

If we ever get home.

[backstory]

It just looks like water insects...

[ At least he ate the stuff, even if he shuddered the whole while. ] Regardless, I do not think we will find that kind of thing here.

1/2

[jadewine]

There may be a spring somewhere, but no, I doubt it.

[Ah- well, maybe they'll pass through Awa again; something he by all means wouldn't have any problems with. Sorry, but now sorry though, Hak. He was lamenting just as well.]

2/2

[jadewine]

[He paused then, looking to his bag, then dead-eying Kija, before letting out a sigh. FINE. ]

Shall we go, then, Kija?

[backstory]

[ . . . . . . . . . . . . ]

I can climb again. [ Except that sure got him far before... ]

[jadewine]

You realize flying will take a fraction of the time.

[backstory]

[ His pride though... ]

Alright. [ Because Hak is still injured, they really shouldn't take long. ]

[jadewine]

[Sometimes pride must be sacrificed. Which isn't beautiful, BUT. . .]

Ah. . . although I guess we'll need to do so in a different position than we have in the past.

[backstory]

T-These cursed wings. They even get in the way of something like this.

[jadewine]

I still am perfectly able to be gentle.

[He loves you, really. Handing over his backpack, now.]

Just focus on holding this. Try to be careful, so the berries won't burst.

[backstory]

[ A frown at him ] I am not so delicate. [HE DOESN'T GET IT Reaching out, he takes the bag carefully, though.]

[jadewine]

[He can't hold back a snicker to that. BUT. Moving on to more important things.

Without saying another word, then, Jae-Ha moves to scoop Kija up into his arms - of course mindful of his own wings - and presses off. It still is somewhat different, in that he can't carry himself nearly as far on just his leg, alone, but even so, wings in full use, he all but shoots upwards.

They only go to the next level up, but if they're to search for Hak, it'll pretty much have to go this way. ]

[thunderbeast]

[He's definitely not far away from either of them. In fact, he's made a place for himself on the level just above where they arrive. It's time to actually make himself known though, he guesses.]

Thought you'd never find me.