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[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.]

Kaori! [He's on the ground in an instant, bent over her slightly, a protective hand hovering over her shoulder while the other rests on his knee.] What's wrong? Was it too hard on your wings?

No, it wasn't! [Now she's trying to give him a reassuring smile, but it was harder than it should be. This handicap... he really did have to know, and Mithos wouldn't betray her, so... why has she waited so long to tell him, really?]

Actually... there's something I need to tell you...

[He's reaching for her arm with the intent to help her back to her feet when she says that. A look, both perplexed and concerned - what could she possibly want to tell him now?]

What is it, Kaori? [trying to be gentle, but the worry overpowers it]

Well... [She turns her head away from him, trying to think of what the best way would be to tell this to him. It was just a little strange, because so far everyone in Luceti who knew of her blindness had found out without her consent, and back home it had been her adoptive father who told those she would have to work alongside with... Therefore she has no experience to draw on for this.]

You haven't noticed at all?

[Noticed...? Mithos thinks back to the strange behavior she had displayed earlier, other little hints accumulating... He gives her a searching look, trying to fit pieces together.]

...You have trouble seeing. [half a question, half a statement]

[He figured it out right away, so it... doesn't necessarily make telling him easier, but it's quite a burden off her shoulders. It would make reaching the truth that much easier.]

It's... it's more than that, Mithos. [She closes her eyes, a small, very sad smile on her face.] ... I can't see at all. Not for years.

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