Rendezvous

The moment the gates opened Kye and his partner were on their way into the jungle. He figured it was smarter to make a beeline straight to the middle layer of the training area before spreading out. It would likely be in other team's best interest to run the perimeter of the training area to intercept other teams that either stuck around the entrance zone or didn't go far from it. The deeper the two were the more likely it would be safe to stop and rest. Given the terrain and being fairly careful when treading through the jungle the two would make it to the middle of the training area in about two hours. "Stop here." He said before jumping from a branch in the treeline and towards the ground. He'd land on solid ground a few meters from an active stream. They were in the middle layer of the jungle which was a lot less dense and easier to call home, but for now this location would only serve as a temporary rest stop.

"We should rest here for a bit. It would be unwise to burn ourselves out when our resources are cut so thin." Although he was eager to find a relic and take things easy there was some wisdom to what he was trying to get across. With limited food and restful nights of sleep they would have to rebuild strength where they could and preserve it as much as possible. The stream provided fresh drinking water and maybe some shellfish like crawfish or shrimp if they were lucky. He wasn't particularly hungry and didn't want to bother starting a fire, so water would do. Heading over to the stream he would kneel and cup a few handfuls of water taking a drink. The rain broke through the canopy more than the outer layer but it was still fairly light and tolerable. Although it was chilly outside the humidity and moving made it seem warmer than it actually was.

After a few handfuls of fresh water he'd pat his hands dry against his pant legs to dry them off. Standing up on both feet he'd direct his attention to Kitsuki. "We can make our way back towards the outer layer soon. Some teams should be settled in by now."

Kitsuki and Kye were quiet as they treked their way through the jungle. Kye appeared to have a strong sense of where they should go and what they should do. Kitsuki wasn't necessarily the survivalist type so she followed his lead without question. The young girl stayed in regular communication with her Angel while also keeping her senses attuned to any lurking dangers. She landed on the ground near him and looked around. He said they'd stop there and she nodded in response. She wasn't super hungry herself given that she'd eaten a light snack just before coming here. However, she wasn't exactly the best at foraging. It might be a good idea to get something now and find a way to store it just in case she was famished later on. After drinking some water, the one eyed man addressed her again.

He wanted to make his way back to the outer layer soon as other teams would be settling in. Kitsuki replied:

"Okay"

The young girl was still analyzing her surroundings, taking it all in, and running through her basic strategies.

After taking a short rest he would be ready to head out again. He had to try his best to stick to the plan no matter how many obstacles they encountered. By now most teams would have their goals set. Whether they wait around and trap or immediately find points of interest. Kye and Kitsuki would serve as hunters. They looked at the detail and possible scenarios set before them and acted on the best route for their skill set. He was a confident fighter, and given Kitsuki's dress up and cudgel he figured she was equally prepared. "That should do it. Let's move out." Making sure his hands were dry she'd spring down and pounce up into the treeline setting foot on the first branch. He'd climb up the tree this way before making it to the canopy layer where he would begin traveling back towards the outer layer of the area. He'd keep a pace so that Kitsuki could follow close behind and would make momentary checkups on her to ensure she was still there. He could not doubt his opponents, whoever they were in the jungle.

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Kitsuki silently nodded and followed Kye as he sprinted towards the jungle's interior. She was a bit nervous but with Zizz and her training in mind, she moved forward with a clear mind. This was exactly what she had wanted. She may not have been an egghead when compared to the likes of Yoru but she was an able fighter. This was her time to shine.

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