Squirrelly Days - Rammu

015 - Wafit

Wafit #

Reaching the forest floor, Wafit made his way to where he suspected Demoron and Reteh would return to, then began doing shadow practice until they arrived.

'''

Demoron: It's concerning to see you down here by yourself.

Wafit: Things between Viv, Lina, and Chyla were getting a bit intense, but I'm hopeful they'll work it out. Though the main reason I'm down here is so we can go talk to Bora-su and Te-su about leaving early. Yi-su's already went into obsession mode.

Demoron: How you feeling Re-re?

Reteh: Fairly hot, but certainly not obsessed with anyone yet. You're both looking equally appealing right now.

Wafit: Yi-su is taking Ki-su out camping, and are probably in the green warehouse gathering supplies. The others should still be in the trainee building, or if you want to come along and talk to Bora-su with us, that's cool too.

Reteh: *irritated* I'm going to go talk to Yineh.

Wafit: Be careful, she's pretty snippy and protective of Ki-su right now.

Reteh: You two should get going. *knowing smile*

'''

Upon reaching the library, Wafit was surprised to find both Mirra and Teran present.

'''

Bora: I assume you two are here about leaving early?

Wafit: *affirmative nod*.

Bora: Approved, you may leave immediately.

Wafit: Te-su, are you going to be coming with us?

Teran: Afraid not. Someone needs to stay here and watch after Lina and Chyla.

Mirra: That's a strange way of calling yourself bait.

Teran: I think sacrifice would be more accurate.

Mirra: Only if you let yourself get caught. *raspberry*

Teran: It would be cruel not to let them catch me.

Bora: Anything else before I make my own leave?

*short silence*

Bora: In that case, I bid you all the best of luck. May the keepers watch over you with pride.

Teran: May the keepers watch over you with pride as well... and please be careful.

Bora: *bombastic laughter* I'm off.

'''

Wafit watched as Bora grabbed his cane before leaping out a nearby window.

'''

Wafit: I feel a nagging feeling of worry.

Teran: Bora-su's going to the borders. There's been an increase in chewa activity lately, though nothing in particular to worry about.

Wafit: Understood. *trusting smile*

Teran: I'll come and get you two after the burnout. Perhaps we can do some training on the way back.

Wafit: I'll be looking forward to it. *excited smile*

'''

Taking their leave from the library, Wafit and Demoron gathered supplies, left a farewell message on the main common board, then made their way slowly towards an old decommissioned watch house.

The pair took every opportunity to enjoy their leisurely day together as they journey down the long winding trails that weaved through the forest, around Moonberry Brew Lake, which was justifiably named due to the algae that gave it a deep red appearance in the day, and an eerie crimson glow at night, up the side of the Entraca Heights Ridge, the tallest mountain range in the central Squi lands, and finally ended at an old, yet well-kept stone and wood building which was surrounded on all sides by well-maintained walkways, lined with miniature plants in intricately painted planters, masterfully carved stone and wood statues, and a wide assortment of game and training equipment.