[ Ritsuka put a hand to the shell of her ear and then frowned. ] I guess they're too busy to talk now. Maybe after hibernation.

[ best get away from the nest now before they get roped into actually doing more. Ritsuka is in a helping mood most times, but survival is also important, as Astolfo reminds her — ] We're in the woods. Which woods is something I haven't figured out yet.