"Mm. But I'm sure it wouldn't be as entertaining." After two years working with a variety of animals, it's become very clear to Ginko that intelligent creatures can have a hell of a sense of humor.

He gives a small nod of confirmation and straightens up, tucking what he's gathered into a coat pocket. "Right. We should head back toward the campgrounds if you want a visual aid; they'll probably be most concentrated there."

No matter how far he wanders during the day, after all, he's been sleeping in just one place.

"Remind me how much Tanyuu and I have told you already?"