[D0 LA open] Gathering trinkets

[Shiba Kuroneko]

"I think there are too many representatives of my clan for me to stand out but I want to make my sensei proud." He smiled "As for worth, we are all worthy, our sensei may have seen that spark that only we can light in this place." He chuckled.

[Shinjo Jingyi]

"Very true, but it doesn't make any of it seem less daunting." she sighed. "I'd much rather be out riding or hunting than going through the tests of the next several days."

[Shiba Kuroneko]

"I know that feeling. I rather do the same or even trying to train Kiba kun to be a good kitty." The Shiba looked at the black cat that was playing with a leaf. "I hope the weather would be good for such things as well."

[Shinjo Jingyi]

"Every animal is different." She released Jiyukaze, who flew up to a nearby branch. "I can't really curb Odoru-kun's curiosity. Kiba-kun will always have hunting instincts."

[Shiba Kuroneko]

"They all have distinct personalities too." He motioned to the monkey on her shoulder "May I?"As little Tori moved to Kuro's head and jumped to a near by tree. "Uf..." Kuro laughed. "Don't you want to make a new friend?"

[Shinjo Jingyi]

The monkey swiftly moved over before the Unicorn could even nod.

"He loves attention, of course."

[Shiba Kuroneko]

The Shiba chuckled and scratched the monkeys chin. "So he seems. How do you manage to travel with them?"

[Shinjo Jingyi]

"Jiyukaze and Aiyama can follow along fairly well, as long as I don't over tax them." she explained. "Odoruhonō rides with me on Hayakawa, along with Unmei."

[Shiba Kuroneko]

Kuroneko tilted his head at the two new names. "Oh... Hayakawa is your horse I presume. Who is Unmei?"He wondered.

[Shinjo Jingyi]

"An adorable cricket." she answered. "They are back at the Unicorn lodgings."

[Shiba Kuroneko]

"I should find the stables and get acquainted with the horses. Today I feel like exploring and meeting human friends thought. Not that your non human friends are not welcomed..." He scratched the monkey's chin. "They are always welcome."

[Shinjo Jingyi]

"Exploration is always good." she nodded. "Have you found anything interesting out here?"

[Shiba Kuroneko]

"Many things... the Phoenix loggings are quite ornate and have that spiritual feel." He smiled. "The Dojo is also quite interesting place... even if I am not trained in the martial arts. I don't think I will be participating in the Iai competition. I look forward to other tests that may suit me better that the martial arts."

[Shinjo Jingyi]

She nodded. "I doubt I'll do well in iaijutsu, but I was told there would be many tests of various skills."

[Shiba Kuroneko]

"Hai, I hope indo well in the poetry one. You will do well in the horse riding one. Unless I befriend one of the horses." He chuckled.

[Shinjo Jingyi]

"They make good friends." she laughed. "Unfortunately, I don't think Hayakawa can help me with poetry."

[Shiba Kuroneko]

"She can help by taking you places that may inspire you to compose." Kuroneko smiled.

[Shinjo Jingyi]

"That's true. There's much out there that I have not seen yet."

[Shiba Kuroneko]

He nodded and looked to the horizon. "Many places many beauties to see. Sometimes words cannot express the feeling that a place can give a person about the beautiful wonders they have."

[Shinjo Jingyi]

"I'm not sure there are enough words for everything out there." she nodded. "I hope to see as much of it as I can."