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You're right. [She didn't want to deal with anyone else coming behind them in the transporter, and had made quite the effort to avoid to evade Frey and her usual 'knights' in favor of accompanying Mithos, partly because she was worried about him and partly for their own safety; she didn't think Mithos would take too kindly to them being so friendly with her in his presence.]

Where should we go? Do we wait for them or seek them out?

It would be a good idea to get to higher ground... [Except with how dense the foliage is, it would still be difficult to scope out enemies. Still, it provides a natural fortress of sorts so it's good start.]

We have no reason to seek the enemy out. Our goal is survival. [Rather, his goal is her survival. With his full angelic power in tact, he isn't too concerned about himself.]

Right. [Attempting to get a feel for her surroundings again, but the environment is just so foreign she doesn't know where to even begin. After several moments of silence she releases a frustrated sigh, turning to Mithos as two pairs of large, beige wings come out of her back to accompany her smaller Luceti ones. No matter how she felt about this, releasing her natural wings into the open air was always a great relief.]

Will you help me there?

[He watches carefully as the silence passes, finding that he wonders what is going through her head. The wings surprise him, but he quickly chalks it up as an advantage. Her question seems strange though...] Can you fly?

Usually, but sometimes I need help with maintaining it because… something when I was younger crippled my wings. [She doesn't remember what exactly it was that happened to her, or if it was a series of events that led up to their current state.] I used to think it was because I'm a half-blood, but that wasn't it.

Something...? [His expression darkens considerably for a moment. Someone had hurt her like that? He's no longer surprised by the abhorrent cruelty of people, but that does not make it any easier to accept. Not even close.

But she probably doesn't want to talk about it, does she?] ...If I held your hand and flew with you, would that help?

[Her face lights up when he makes the offer, because she hadn't expected him to make it. Maybe just give her a few directions as they went up like people usually did.] It would help a lot! Would you do that for me, Mithos?

Of course. I wouldn't have offered otherwise. [and he'll extend his hand toward her again. Ready when you are.]

[And she reaches out to take his hand again, being more careful this time so she doesn't miss and holding on firmly, the look in her eyes conveying just how much she is trusting him with this. Perhaps he didn't realize it, but Mithos was the only person she has deliberately shown her natural wings to since arrival.]

All right... [He makes sure his grip is firm too before lifting into the air a little. Nice and easy. There's a quick glance to the transporter behind them to make sure no one else is coming.]

[Carefully she pushes herself onto her tiptoes and lifts herself into the air alongside him, relishing the small taste of freedom flight would always give her. This time was especially relieving, because as far as she knows it's been well over a year since she's had the privilege of open flight.

While she doesn't sense anyone coming from the transporter, she trusted Mithos to get them away from view as soon as possible.]

[It's been too long since he's flown as well - not since he died and came to Luceti. Hovering around the preparation facilities prior to battle hardly counted. It wasn't wide open like out here. Once they're high enough in the air he begins with a moderate speed, unsure of what Kaori will be able to keep up with. Plus, there are trees to look out for. And they're off!]

[Her grip on his hand is firm, steadying herself just slightly. She can feel her wings protesting having been neglected for so long the further they went, she would have to find some method that could help with that.]

Do you see anything suspicious yet, Mithos?

Just some others from the village. [a little ways away, to the side. Not that they aren't suspicious, but the Third Party soldiers are the primary concern since their intent is more obvious. He's listening carefully for anything that could be approaching, keeping his eyes peeled for a good location to camp out. Enhanced senses sure come in handy.]

Then let's hurry up and get out of here. [And find somewhere to land before her wings decide to give out and he has to carry her around everywhere.]

[He just nods, very much wanting to do the same.] Right. [He'll speed up just slightly, hoping she can follow suit.]

[She can just fine, until the steady rhythm of her flapping wings falters and she nearly lets go of Mithos' hand. Dammit, only a few minutes and already they were starting to give out, and she was supposed to go about four days in a jungle like this?]

[When he notices her grip slipping, he holds on tighter. He isn't going to let her fall. Slowing down again.] Kaori, are you okay?

I'm fine. [She wasn't going to allow this weakness to hinder her more than she has to.] Are we going to land soon?

[He quickly spots a suitable landing site and gestures toward it.] Over there should be fine. Just hold on.

[He'll start lowering altitude, evenly, not too fast, clasping her hand tightly.]

[Her hold on his hand is likely to be tighter than his at this point, especially with her eyes squeezed shut as tightly as they are. Really, she expects to just fall at any moment now and dammit why does she have to have such a weakness?]

[He notices, and squeezes he hand reassuringly as they get closer and closer to the ground. Just a few more feet...

He lowers himself to the ground but doesn't touch down, preferring to stay hovering in the air. Gesturing to the ground, indicating that it's safe to let go now.]

[Her feet manage to touch ground, but she still refuses to let go just yet. It was still too easy to remember just why being blind scares her so much whenever she would find herself in these situations.]

Are there any people around yet?

[he assumes she means in the greater area, and listens carefully through the din of the rainforest. Unfortunately, the ability to sense people's mana becomes useless when no one in this world has any mana flowing through them.] ...No, we're alone.

Good. [And now she falls to her knees, because that was more mentally exhausting than it should have been. The only ones she openly flew with back home were people who knew she was blind, after all.]

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