(I complain, only to take this long myself... very sorry. Not to mention I'll be forced to take extended leave for a month...)

As he headed to Route 29, Freya kept by his side, looking more loyal than threatening; although there weren't many people around in this side of town, or the outskirts, the Absol would still look scary to someone unprepared, so this stance and demeanor was quite helpful. Right as he left town, they could see packs of Ledyba either flying by or in the distance, while a few Sentret were still on the trees. It would be a good walk until the next town, but since it was early morning, there was plenty of time for this journey.

Freya didn't smile as she walked on, but to Ryouma she seemed to be happier than she had ever been while they had been in town, up to that day. It was only in subtle details, like the light skip in her steps or her resolute pacing, that one would be able to notice, and she was such a stoic creature that only someone like him, who had been with her for so long, would truly know that.