[Honey]

Appreciatively he nodded to the woman before removing his hand and the boy's as well. "He is right, miss. I apologize for the rudeness, but you are carrying a life. I hope that may have benefited you in some way." Looking at her face she did not seem as happy about it as the two of them did, and as her lips puckers and face scrunched up his face turned from one of happiness to one of worry. Reaching out to comfort her she ran from the room with the beginning of tears rolling down her cheeks. He silently looked at the door for a lingering moment before turning to the boy. "It is an interesting thing to be able to tell when a woman is within child, but I forgot to mention that when dealing with pregnant women it is in your best interest to be extremely flattering and kind, even in excess. What just happened was not what we needed to see, but I am glad you were able to feel the life within her. Good job, Lonis."

[littl3chocobo]

twitching happily he pressed himself to his master's chest in pleasure and nuzzling sweetly he reveled in the praise

[Honey]

He went on to explain and elaborate about pregnant women more, namely that they were easy to find as a source of life as they are capable of harboring and creating life. He always found it easier to sense their presence in opposition to men, but that may have been just him. Hugging the boy tight he offered him a peck on the cheek.

[littl3chocobo]

they loitered only a little longer before another knock on the door came, this time from a male maid who, without meeting either of their eyes, quickly poured the water for bathing, when he was done he hastily left though it was not important for there was hot water and there was soap and they could greet the day in wellness

[Honey]

The innkeeper did not say much more than a farewell when they were bathed, dried, and dressed and ready to leave. There was no need for an exchange of money since they already bartered for their evening, and of all their things the plums they plucked a few days ago were still okay to eat. Pulling them from the basket, he offered one to the boy and bit into one himself as they departed back into the plains for another long day of travel.

[littl3chocobo]

unlike the day before the sun was what greeted them this time and with the rain from before the land all but glowed in health, sliding his hand into the much larger one he smiled and followed his master where-ever the other would take them

[Honey]

It wad not until that afternoon that they took a break for lunch, and taking a detour free of the path he led the boy off into the grass which was nearly dry from the hot sun. Even from far away he could sense the old tree's spirit and the blossoming fruit it bared; It may or may not have also been because of the sweet smell the fruit omitted. "Lonis, identify the fruit this tree bares and then we can sit for lunch."

[littl3chocobo]

nodding he did as he was bid though with the waft of it he did not need any help, "it is a black cherry, you can smell it"

[Honey]

"Indeed it is, very good, Lonis. I hope you like cherries, because no more of our food was able to be salvaged." Looking out at the tree he could see the branches heavy with the fruit not yet picked or swallowed up the creatures. "There is plenty here for us to take with us after lunch, as long as we leave enough for the creatures we can take as much as we need."

[littl3chocobo]

he did not in fact but he knew his master did and to see such a rare fruit so late in the year was boon enough. saying nothing he bounded ahead the last couple yards to the tree and using his sleeves to carry the berries started collecting them to eat

[Honey]

Their lunch was full of sweet flavors from the cherries, and as their basket became filled with the fruit he began thinking about all of the wonderful things there were to make with them. Pies, muffins, or simply cut up into his porridge, and the thought made him smile. "Lonis, I wish we had the ingredients to cook these cherries into more foods, but by themselves they are good as well. Right now I desire pie, but if you could have any food right now what would it be?"

[littl3chocobo]

he did not know, or at the least could not think of any, "i suppose a pie would be nice"

[Honey]

His smile threatened to falter, but he did not allow for it to slip away. "Lonis, be a little more creative. This journey is not only for you to learn as we travel the land, it is to help find who you are. Do not be afraid to answer questions truthfully."

[littl3chocobo]

frowning he looked to the ground, "honestly? honestly i do not care what is done. they are fine how they are and there is no changing them"

[Honey]

He did not say much more after that, having known that he asked for truth and that was what he got. Popping another cherry in his mouth so as not to be expected to speak he signaled for Lonis to follow so they could continue their travel for the day.

[littl3chocobo]

as they walked the clouds came in once more and the wind grew colder and his time, instead of being spent as it had been before was now focused on trying to mentally push away any chance of rain