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It took a moment (a moment in which his heart began to thrum in panic; oh man, had he interrupted some important me time?) before the girl came to life, glancing over her shoulder and regarding him with a flashing cyan gaze. Thankfully, she didn't seem to be too bothered by her sudden company, greeting him with a jovial what’s up, dude? that reminded Lucca of his brother, Tegan. A pang of homesickness hit the Blackthorn, but he quickly pushed it away, reminding himself this was only temporary - he just had to let winter pass, and would resume his search in the spring.

Attempting to mimic the girl's spunky aura (which he ultimately failed at, being a decidedly uncool kinda guy), Lucca let his tail wave back and forth a few times before he chirped, "uh, not much!" ...Dude? Was it right to call girls dudes? His ears splayed in indecision before he added, "j-just out looking for some...herbs."