Ami/Miroku: Personality Clash!

[Kwokinator]

"So how'd you deal with the involuntary blood donation thing?" Kwok asked as he saw Ami coming out of the room.

[RyderHakubi]

Evilly grinning, Ryder replied, with a finger wag...

"Sore wa... himitsu desu!"

[Kwokinator]

Kwok shrugged. "Whatever."

"C'mon," he thumbed towards the front door of the house. "Let's go say bye to the farmer and take off.  That is, unless you have any idea where we are, because I don't."

[RyderHakubi]

Taking a look at the serene landscape, a sharp contrast to the skyscrapers of Tokyo, Ryder replied sarcastically, "Well Kwoko, we're definately not in Kansas..."

[Kwokinator]

Kwok frowned. "You've been watching too much Wizard of Oz."

Without waiting for Ryder to follow, he walked out of the house and up to the farmer.

"My friend's fine now," he said. "So we're just gonna go.  Thanks for letting us stay in your house."

[Carthrat]

The farmer grunted in reply. "You kids take care of yourselves. And never come back."

Excepting the actual farm, the landscape was relatively flat. The sun had almost set, and a path ran alongside the farmers hut, heading north and south.

In the distance, to the west of the road, a steam train could be seen moving along, belching smoke behind it. Behind it was a hilly, forested region.

The path had no discernable end, and both sides were unremarkable. However, most tracks seemed to lead south.

[RyderHakubi]

"Hmm... All roads lead to Rome?" Ryder said as she took in the sights.  The steam train sounded promising, but it would be hard, if not impossible, for them to board it...

The trail to the north was right out, as most trails seemed to head south.  And there was always the woods, with lots of animals to feast on...

But still...

"Kwok, we're going south... Maybe we'll hit a city on the way."

[Kwokinator]

"Alright," Kwok nodded, grinning.

"Whatever you say, Queen Mizuno.  Just lead the way... Ami."

[RyderHakubi]

"Kwok... Know Your Role... I'm in the mood to layth the smackth down after all." Ryder warned as she started to walk the path...

[Kwokinator]

"Whatever, Ami-chan," Kwok smirked as he followed behind Ryder.

[Carthrat]

As the two walked south, they saw more and more of the same terrain. Rice paddies and fields seemed to dominate the world around them, with the ever present train line a few kilometres away, and occasionally a black belch would signal the passing of another train.

The few travellers that were heading north commented on the two's odd appearance, with more than a few sniggered remarks about Miroku's outdated style of dress.

And the amulet around Ami's neck drew more than few jealous stares...

After about an hour of walking, the sun was almost down, only a few rays of sunlight piercing the horizon.

The two travellers were walking alongside a thick forest to the left, and flat plains to the right. Nobody was in sight, and the noises of the forest could be heard..

[RyderHakubi]

"Oy Kwok... I think we need to stop for the night..." Ryder commented, without looking behind her at the monk.

[Kwokinator]

Kwok shrugged.

"Alright," he agreed. "We can stop whenever you want."

"But how're we gonna sleep?  It's not like we have backpacks or tents or something," he added after a moment. "I don't mind and I can sleep anywhere, but I don't know if you wanna just sleep out in the open, what with you being a girl and all."

[RyderHakubi]

"I know the risk... but, there's no way to know where the next town will be?" Ryder warned, "I mean, we could be traveling all night and still not find a place to sleep..."

[Kwokinator]

"I don't mind THAT much if we skip sleep for a day or two," Kwok answered. "I've done it before.  But if you wanna stop, we can.  It's up to you."