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"But Kyo, we're so close..." Yuya looked longingly behind her, her voice a heartbroken whine. She'd been counting on their early arrival to replenish her stock and cash in some bounties.

Yet he was leading them away, without reason! From civilisation... from normal humans... from beds and baths and shops and proper meals.

"But-"

"You wanted training, did you not? Put this back on."

Oh.

Sensing she was testing his patience and fearing he would retract his sudden benevolence, Yuya nodded. Silently.

"Do you remember our first lesson about chi?"

She eagerly recited his lecture.

"Good. Now, let us begin."