"We might. Things will go a lot smoother if we don't." They already have enough to worry about in roaming through this continent. If they were lucky enough, the rain really would help combat any spontaneous flames.

But that assumes luck.

He smiles a little at the eager anima and its equally excited scion, glancing over at his own animal companion. His tail baps against Noah's coat in anticipation, as if telling him to stop waiting around and get going already. He pulls out a map and readies his compass alongside it. "It's blue and pear-shaped with spots along its skin. Like some fruits, they grow on trees, so we can look forward to some climbing when the time comes." He offers to show Li Li the map, pointing at a particular spot in the forest. "They grow North from here, near the mountains. It's a journey alright, but like you said: at least we're off the boat."