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N-No, it's just that we need to be careful as I don't know what will happen!

[That and he really didn't want to be yelled at for not taking care of the place! With that, he gave a sigh before gesturing him toward a certain direction.]

But it's over there. Although, it might be a bit of a walk...

( jinx shrugs over the downside of their journey, the smile on her not flattening in the slightest. )

I could use the leg work. 'Sides after a run or a jog, you gotta walk afterwards or else you'll get cramps.

( at least from her experience with exercising. it's always a good idea to have a "cooldown" period after an intense workout. especially if it's a sudden one like just a few moments ago. )

Well, I'm glad to see you're in a good mood.

[He said with a chuckle before moving onward. Although, now that it was going to be quite a walk, he found himself not really knowing what else to say. Instead...?]

We'll be there soon but...I'm glad to see you're doing okay after everything that has happened.

( jinx is a little taken back by his words, but she hides her surprise as quickly as she is able to. )

D'aww, were you worried about lil' ol' me? I'm touched...!!

( she gives a boy a little bump with her elbow as they venture on. if he stumbles over from it, it'll be extra funny! )

Being cooped up here ain't so bad, really. Don't really see the hub bub on wantin' to go back home. Especially when the "whoevers" can just yank 'em here!

[With the bump on said elbow, he just raised an eyebrow. Suddenly, he couldn't help but be reminded of a certain friend of his back home (and perhaps even here too).]

I like to think that they just have something important to do back home. If it's a promise that they made to someone, it's only right to keep it.

[Pause]

It just wouldn't be very fair if you didn't.

What could be more important than relaxation? — Here, you can literally do whatever you want. Who wants to give that up?!

( her regular steps now turn into light skipping, humming with glee. jinx might be a little bit of head of him due to this, but surely he'll let her know if she needs to make a turn somewhere. )

Definitely not me. And when I get all the stuff I need, I'm gonna host a big fireworks show for everyone to see...!

[He wanted to say something but he wasn't sure if he should. While there was no real immediate danger in his world for now, he knew that it might not be the case for some people. Instead...?]

Perhaps that there was something pressing they needed to back home? Such as saving the world from a God?

[Which he was still kind of doing in a way.]

...I think that seems slightly more pressing?

But everything is frozen in other realms, right? 'Less that's a buzz I heard from someone.

( now whether that is true or not, whose to really say. if time is on a stand still, then that's probably a good thing for most people. regardless, it means very little to her if runeterra is on-going or not -- the two cities back home are at each other's throats and want her blood specifically. so why go back to that? )

Is that what you were doing, by the by? Savin' your world from a God?

[Well, that was something interesting to hear. Tilting his head to the side, he wasn't too sure what to say before mumbling to himself.]

Is that so? But you can say that. It's more than my friends managed to defeat a couple of Gods and I'm just worried that I might not be around to help them if they come back.

[After all, fighting against two Gods of death and one that is hell bend on destruction? It was definitely a fun time.]

So... how do you kill a God? Ain't they all, y'know, super powerful and stuff?

( and by the looks of ken, he appears to be just an average human. but looks can be deceiving, however. she met a few chosen so far who seemed human on the outside, but they're actually an entire different species or being. )

It's not really kill more like fight them enough where they can see we're stronger than they are.

[That and you know, the most anyone can do is just to seal them off but he'll keep that to himself for now. Instead, he tilted his head before giving a sigh.]

And I'm not fighting alone, I have my teammates and their Personas with us so it makes it slightly easier.

[....................slightly.]

What the tick-tick boom is a Persona? — And if you gotta give me a long explanation what it is, I don't wanna know. Three sentences are the max, two words are the minimum.

( because anything longer than that will just bore her to tears and will just tune out completely. )

[There was a lot to unpack here. As he was trying to figure out how to explain it in the shortest amount of words, he had to stop walking as he gave it some thought.

Let's see here...]

A strange creature that you can summon that is fueled by your own willpower.

[There was the part of it being an extended part of your soul but he'll talk about it later.] Does that help?

Yep, got it! ( that's a good explanation to her despite it sounding a little strange. maybe ken is a mage or some kind with arcane talent. this place does seem crawling with magic users in every direction. it makes her feel a tiny bit jealous, but at least she has her shimmer legs. )

Think ya can show me this creature sometime?

I could but uh...

[He said before eying his belt. As much as he could do it, he couldn't help but shift around his weight.]

I just hope that I won't be any immediate danger soon because that's how I'll be able to summon Kala-Nemi.

Then how's this for a deal? If ya show me, I'll protect you for as long as you need me to.

( of course, she'll need to make a quick pitstop to the forest to grab her weapons sometime during the day if she wants to keep this promise. but she can still hold her own without them. her legs are pretty damn powerful if she says so herself. )

[It's a bad idea, right? Asking her to protect him, that's a bad idea right? The last thing he ever wants is for someone to get hurt for his own sake. However, he also gets the feeling that she won't take no for an answer...]

You sure that's a good idea? I don't want you to end up regretting it as I don't know what will happen when Kala-Nemi should ever show up.

Don't worry!! Kala-Nala will be fine and so will everythin' else.

( jinx tilts her head from side to side in attempt to crack any sore muscles out of her neck. )

Besides we're just gonna cook after this, right? — What's the worst that can happen?

( ... kitchen blowing up or the building they will be in. or maybe some monster decides to jump out of the cupboards to eat their flesh. this place might not be as random as that, but... it's shown to be full of surprises so far. )

That's not...

[Cooking was one thing but protecting him against some sort of supernatural creature was another. Instead, he just placed his hand on his face before shaking his head.]

Nevermind, I don't want to think what's the worst. I think the most is that we burn the farmhouse and we'll be in really really big trouble.

How can fire be trouble, anyway? It provides heat, light, and creates new energy!

( now she is just teasing. jinx is smart enough to know how fire cause a lot of damage given the fact she is a terrorist. but she enjoys boggling and giving people a headache for no reason. )

[And see that look?]

...And create trouble as it burns down forests and probably cities too. And it'll make a lot of people very upset at this new source of energy.

[Yes, he knew she was teasing but still!]

Yeah, okaaaayy — But y'know, people whine all the time how it takes FOREVER to go from this place to the Rumpitur town. If we just kersplat the trees, we wouldn't have to worry so much.

( the girl waves her hands all nonchalant and willy-nilly. )

It'll solve the problem in a snap.

You really don't think too much about how dangerous it can get, do you?

[You know what? Why does he even bother. Again, he just look down and give a sigh. Eventually though, he does look upward to see the farmhouse.]

...Makes me wonder how dangerous it is back in your world.

Only the toughest of the toughest survived in Zaun. You kinda gotta if those Enforcers march on in and try to throw you down for no reason.

( and spotting that farmhouse finally, jinx picks up the space and adjusts the sack that she's been carrying along this whole time. )

Anyway, I hope you're ready to eat the most delicious dish of your life!

Enforcers...? It kind of sounds like they're just the kind of people who makes sure that you always follow the rules or else.

[Which he wasn't too sure how to feel. Regardless, the moment that they get into the farmhouse, he gave a chuckle or two before making his way toward the kitchen.]

But then show me. What kind of fish will you help me cook?

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