Wandering through the North. (Ranmaru)

He ran, he walked, he sprinted, he dragged his feet, but the only sight around him was green and green and green. Leaved and small branched kept tugging at his clothes and hair continuously, as if they were trying to make him stop and stay in a certain position forever. Such an unusual feeling, being persuaded by mere nature elements, he had never felt before in his life. He had started to loose his sense of time. He couldn't recall if it was morning or night when he had first entered this vast and endless forest. The dense foliage above him didn't help much with the task either. He found himself leaving a dreadful sigh as he stopped for a minute to look around for a possible exit to this shady green mess. Hi features took a delighted expression when he noticed a small light opening through a bush right up ahead of him. Taking in an encouraging breath, he started his hopeful march towards the possible exit and pushed himself through the leaves quickly.

"Finally~"

His exclamation sounded rather loudly, but instead of realizing it, the dragon just wore a childish smile on his face, as if he had been offered a sack full of gold for free. Soon enough though, he came to notice that he was not alone. A quite weird combination of a group sat across the field under the shade of a huge tree. Haaah...

For a moment there, he just had to stay still and quiet, trying to figure out if the group was a threat. The concern over the strong demon aura they gave off though was dropped when his eyes met the little girl waving at him. Oh, he was sure that little being was human to the core. It had been some time since he last saw a human child standing so close to him. How beautiful and fragile things they were. He couldn't help but smile lightly at her for a bit, before going into a full grin similar to his previous one, waving back at her joyfully. He didn't give it much thought as he started a steady walk towards them. In the worst scenario, the man sleeping under the tree would be an evil demon who would attack him when he approached further more. He could handle a demon though. He had done it before.

"I hope I'm not intruding, little lady~"

Hi grin had become a light warm smile again as he lowered down to his knees in front of the girl so as to be able to look at her in the eyes. The creature next to her seemed to be a yokai too. What was a little girl like her doing with such a company beside her?

Such a cute little girl she was indeed. He looked down at the flower in the girl's hands for a moment, before taking both that and her hands in his and raising to the level of his nose, taking a slight sniff at the fragrance. A small wave of air escaped his mouth as he opened his previously closed eyes.

"It's beautiful; like you, little lady."

His lips widened into a more reassuring smile as he let go of the girl's hands. He took a quick look at his side, only to find the yokai lord still laying down composed. The mount-like yokai was right next to him in a very similar state, whereas the other yokai had left the girl's side a while ago. The group sure was laid back. It was an odd group and he had noticed that from the time they came into view. Not that it was his business to step into their affairs, but he couldn't halt his curiosity. He rarely saw humans travel alongside yokai. Especially letting their children approach them. Or did she not have human origins waiting for her back home?

"May I ask what this little lady is doing with such an unusual company?"

For a minute, even with the eyes of a supernatural being, the dragon demon seemed more human than one like him could ever be. He had attained this certain ability over time. His whole life as he remembers it was always full of human beings and their behavior. Their fragile and small lives attracted him more than any yokai ever would. Their scent tended to overtake him at times.

His head tilted slightly when the demon lord's name was mention. Sesshomaru. He was sure he had heard that name before, although he had never in his presence before. He gazed over at him for a bit, returning his eyes to the girl a moment after. His smile couldn't get off his face. He had made yet another human friend and he was as happy and delightful as the girl's face in front of him. Since the rest of the demons around didn't seem to be hostile towards him, he relaxed a bit more and thought of something to pass the time with his new friend.

"Rin then~ Do you want to play a game, Rin?"

His voice sounded a bit younger than his appearance, but so did his face and his actions. He just shifted into a complete child entertainer when he was around human kids. Heck, he could even become a clown if it meant they would laugh happily.

And there it was; his childish spirit rising from within him. Just a few seconds were enough to change his calm smile into a cheerful grin. With the touch and the words, he was up and running behind the little girl in an instant. He kept a low pace as to not catch up to her quickly. It was more fun the longer it lasted.

He was completely aware that he was in the presence of three more yokai, but still he ignored the fact and just continued his childish behavior. After some time of running around, he tagged at Rin's kimono and gave her a playful wink before confirming her turn to be it.

"Caught ya'!"