Boartusk Heights Atarashī

Speedy explained that she was working to make her way to the valley below the mountain range. To Haru, it sounded like a great deal of trekking and exerting. He figured that he’d strapped himself in for the ride by agreeing prematurely, so there was no real use in trying to sneak away. Besides, if he found a place to nap and she stumbled on him again…

Sounds real good, Haru said with a crooked smile.

You got family or something in the valley?

It was small talk, but it kept the silence filled and would give him a good idea if it was wise to continue leeching off Speedy. She was pleasant to him, but what if she sought out members of a different sort? Was it not a conman’s job to lure their prey unexpectedly? Truth be told, the mention of food was motivation enough.