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Dmitri couldn't help but blush at her gesture, "Thank you," he said and have her a little squeeze of affection.

Turning to Leith, Hotaru stares at him. "Are you okay? With the ashes, I mean?" she frowns slightly,worrying about him.

Leith blinked and nodded,"Yes, perfectly fine darling. Do not worry about me."he chuckled and looked forward again, as he once again shook his head. The ash making his hair look almost grey.

"You look like an old man Leith..." Hotaru Comments, as her eyes ease shut, and she leans back. As soon as her back touches Dmitri's chest, she awakens immediately, and sits up straight. Glancing around sleepily, she rubs here eyes and yawns, determined to stay awake.

Dmitri's own furry head was starting to become grey with soot and he sighed a bit then rested his chin on Kotaru's shoulder.

"We've got a few hours to reach the forest yet." Velan chuckled and gave Hotaru a knowing smile. "It can't hurt to rest your eyes a short while."

Leith rolled his eyes then shook his head quickly before he pulled his hood on,"well that must have been a sight..,"he mumbled and rested forward on his horses neck.

Hotaru blushes, surprised her little fit was noticed. "I wouldn't want to make Dmitri uncomfortable," the cat explained. Her expression was one made up of sheepishness and drowsiness. "I'll be alright," She yawns.

Slowly the group progressed, and the hours ticked by. The road became somewhat clearer when the trees began to grow in size, and their branches began to stretch across the road. The ash collected on the branches above, and only fell through when jostled by wind or the occasional squirrel.

The further the party traveled, the thicker the trees became, and the darker the path grew, until one could barely tell that the sun was approaching its noontime stance overhead. Velan had straightened up and lost his casual traveling attitude by now, as the gates of the Black Forest were close at hand, as were the dangers that went with it. Here was where they couldn't afford to let down their guard.

"Don't worry dear, you couldn't make me uncomfortable... I like to cuddle," he said with a blush, rather openly admitting he was also a big softy.

Leith slowly lowered his hood as they approached the gate. The trees stopping most of the ash that was still continuing to fall. The rogue decided to take precautions and sent out a few minor clones to stay on either side of the group, patrolling for any signs of aggression. He glanced to Hatoru and decided he would keep an eye on her.

Finally, Hotaru cant stay wake any longer. Yawning,Hotaru settles into Dmitri's chest. "Thank you, Dmitri...," she murmers, before finally falling asleep.

"Stay alert from here on out." Thalia advised the group without turning around. Velan made a face, but chose not to wake Hotaru. Better she sleep now and stay silent than fight to stay awake. "Until we reach the trader's outpost, this road will not be secure." The Paladin continued. "If you hear or see anything, speak up."

((I need to hop off for the night. Sorry y'all...))

Dmitri smiled and wished that he wasn't wearing his armor. Bones weren't exactly comfortable to lean on, but he was glad she could feel safe enough with him to fall asleep.
Dmitri himself, although relaxed with his head resting on the neko's shoulder, was very alert. His ears were pricked forwards, whisker twitching and eyes darting around in search of any hostility.

Hotaru awakens early the next morning, momentarily unsure of her surroundings. As Hotaru blinks and looks around. As she does this, the soft hoof beats of the horses, began to pull her back into reality. Reaching out, she Touches Leith's hand, in an attempt to see if he was awake. Glancing up at Dmitri, the cat smiles, and offers a whispered "good morning" to the man. "Dmitri, you may have your helmet back, it you like...", she mumbles.

(How can she touch Lieth's hand if they're on different horses?)

Dmitri returned her smile and shook his head, "You can keep it until we get into a fight. It might throw you off balance since you have nothing on the rest of your body to counter it's weight."

Hotaru nods. "Okay. Thank you Dmitri." Feeling the warmth of his arm on her bare belt, she blushes, before glancing quickly in to the surrounding trees. Just as she thought, Jason was lurking in the shadows, a monstrous white wolf. Hotaru's eyes meet his, and he growls, loud enough for only her to hear. She can her his voice in her head, shouting a volley of angry insults at Dmitri and directing - no ordering - her to get off of Dmitri's horse. Hotaru smirks "Calm down, Jace, before Thalia hears you and makes you calm down," She mumbles. Today is the begging of a good day, she decided thoughtfully.