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This is Sakurayashiki.

( it's not only a polite greeting to a new place, but what he can surmise is a good way to see if anyone from home is here without having to debase himself with pleas to get in touch.

that said, he's already looked through the network and not seen anyone, username nor person, who looks like his friends from home. so it's unlikely, but unlikely has never meant impossible. best to be prudent. )

I seek a partner to retrieve some holographic rocks with me. ( which sounds truly absurd and too much like the kinds of games and television he enjoyed as a child, but fine.

and more importantly... this is something of an inefficient system for discovering potential quest partners, but he's still brainstorming exactly how to improve it. )

You should have some level of physical fitness and the ability to interact properly with clients. Understanding of your magic is also an advantage.

( Kaoru, baby, it's not a job advert. also the only time you've touched your magic was at the training grounds, you hypocrite. )

Thank you for your time.

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[Yeah but for looking for pretty rocks though?]

I wouldn't mind. Is there an application I need to fill out?

[Is he being serious or is he being deadpan? He will never know.]

( you never know what could happen! this place is uncharted territory for Kaoru, he doesn't plan on his obituary reading mauled by a foreign animal. )

At the moment I'll be willing to take you at your word.

( if someone screws his good faith over, however? well, everyone's writing applications out in future. )

Then where are you? I'll come and find you.

[Joking ahead, he really hoped that this person knew what he was getting himself into. Based on his text, this person seemed like he was too serious for his own good.

Why so serious over finding some rocks???]

I'm at the inn outside the city.

( the hot springs are very nice and he plans on taking full advantage while he's still saving the money necessary to find a place. )

I'll be there shortly. Keep your eyes out for a boy and a dog.

[With that, off Ken went to go find this mysterious person outside of the city! As he does so, he looked down at Koromaru before giving a small sigh.

Will this quest go well? He doesn't know but he just had to hope for the best!]

( a boy and a dog, hm? well, since he doesn't have a parasol here, Kaoru is just going to settle for watching from the lobby of the inn, passing time by reading things on his phone, dictating notes to Carla (he'll need to investigate hooking her up to these phones, the procedure he would have used back home is dependent on a computer and clearly not made for something that functions partially with magic? that's still something his brain doesn't particularly want to accept as real, but all evidence is proving...) and getting stared at by passers by (most likely).

he sees the young man first, from the window nearest his seat, and then the dog, and heads on out. )

I assume you're the young man I spoke with earlier. Koromaru, correct?

[When Ken heard a voice nearby, he gave a nod.]

Yes, that's right. You're the person I'm suppose to meet, right?

[Now that he got a good look at this mysterious person, Ken had to admit. He was reminded a little of Mitsuru as he sure looked like someone who was elegant and intelligent. However, at the same time, there was probably some lack of common sense. With a small hum, he gave his hand out to him.

This seemed like a good way to introduce himself.]

( all skateboarders are idiots at some level. he would never outright say that, but he's heard Kojiro utter the sentiment and always privately agreed. even the way he skates — calculated, keeping risk to a minimum, optimising everything for speed — is still a fool's hobby, if he thinks about it.

what sensible person goes rocketing down Crazy Rock at over 60 miles per hour on a plank of wood and four wheels? )

Correct. ( he begins a customary bow, but smoothly transitions into a handshake as he notices the young man's hand in front of him. )

Kaoru Sakurayashiki. And I don't believe I asked your name.

[Well. He was use to bowing to people back in Japan but it was another to have someone older than him do that! For a moment, Ken just stared at him as he allowed the older teenager to shake his hand.

While there were older people who did take him seriously, it was strange to be shown a level of respect that was more based on those older than him.]

Uh...Ken Amada and this is Koromaru. [He said before pointing to his dog.] It's very nice to meet you. [Nevermind that he was still in shock at the bow.]

( it's true that he wouldn't normally, but these aren't normal situations. he's somewhat reliant on this young man's help and presumed expertise, and a little bit of respect is necessary for the moment.

once he loosens up about this whole thing however? all bets are going to be off. )

Indeed. Shall we be off?

( the quicker this is done, the better. )

Yes, we should.

[He said before looking at his phone. As he glanced at the map, he looked upward at the older teen.]

If we go over there, I'm sure we'll be at the river in no time. [Although, based on the way Ken said his words, he sounded a bit awkward.

How shall he approach this older teen?]

( d-does he seem that young? he's not sure if it's a compliment or not. )

Can we expect to encounter any wildlife? ( he's done his best to research things, but mostly all he's had time to find are articles about the types of wildlife present in Camelot and its surroundings. not exactly helpful for understanding the potential threats on the way there. )

[It was here that Ken wondered if he should be honest or not. Kaoru seemed to be the type who would worry over everything and would be scared about animals. But at the same time?]

We probably will but if it gets bad, I can either talk or fight them. Koromaru and I could take them down!

[He said before Koromaru gave out a loud bark! He and his owner can fight whatever comes their way!]

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