Porcupine Ridge Pockets full of stones.

It seemed luck has been on their side when they found Reiko, as their little group left the sanctuary of the woods and headed up and over the mountain. He had taken up a position in the rear, distancing himself from the group, keeping his eyes and ears open for any dangers that might lurk in the surrounding rock.

Due to his proximity at the back, Yuudai missed the conversation about their potentially missing member. He offered Rei a small smile, and a similar sway of his tail at her acknowledgment. As he came up from behind, Yuudai caught Vespera's question. He too was curious, but the answer honestly wasn't important to him. He would follow Reiko. End of story. Still his ears pulled forward, and his eyes shone with curiosity.