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''Ground's not too hard on ya?''
''Princesses medicine is working, I'm fairly sure the girls are going to do some soul shenanigan today so Hao's intensity will lessen.''
The small forest surrounding the summit temple was indeed difficult ground but nowhere near enough to vanquish you, the space between trees made walking comfortable, it was the uneven ground causing your knees agony. The freshness of the mountain was good, the tengus weren't expecting snow until next month. A pair of big fluffy dogs were accompanying your tiny group, their wagging tails and energetic strides made their evident age a simple number. They were well trained indeed because whenever Lisbeth approached them to sink her little hands in their furs, the animals would dutifully slow down to let her do whatever she wanted. She could put her hands in their mouths, and they'd do nothing(her dad promptly warned her to stop).
That little girl is adorable. She's an exact miniature of Teruko aside from scales patches placed differently on her face and a spear-shaped tail. She kept giving you big eyes (piercing blue like her dad) when you accompanied Ambrus and kept hiding on his flank, but after ten minutes she forgot to stay shy.
''Hm, she got used to you mighty quick.'' Ambrus stated. ''I oughta have insisted on having the exorcist with us instead of yielding to our little princess here.'' Then he threw the fetching stick, prompting both dogs to run and the little lizard stared, mesmerized.
''I got the impression you wanted to ditch the temple quick.''
''That Undyne got ideas I don't agree with.'' Ambrus snort. ''I'm a one-woman dude, though I'm not too sure if it'll last. Loud, proud, obnoxious ones like her though? Hard pass.''
''Oh? Having some heart trouble?'' Goodness, you aren't a good love coach!
''Naah.'' Ambrus threw the stick again, keeping his eye on his daughter more than his aim. For now, the kid looked satisfied by watching the dogs running. ''Has to do with Titania, our fairy. When Teruko found her back in Zen, the poor lass was dying, only way to save her was by literally merging their souls. She's been slowly getting better with time, able to leave, interact, live.''
''And love.'' You add, earning a nod from him.
''That fight in Muribel taught me just how vital she is to how I fight with Teru, wouldn't be standing here without her. Or glass-dude and Hadraniel, buuut hey, that's just my little harmless trouble. This Everblue paste taste bland doesn't it? Being a meat-man is an existential trial.''
''Definitely, I'm not picky with my food, but this thing makes everything taste like water. I can tell the cooks are trying hard too.'' Sticking with vegetables was boring enough.
