knee deep

Continued from here...

Ambling from the bay, around the outskirts of the bamboo, Kuroo leads Nami toward the Ancient Oaks. The massive trunks spread out to leave room for thin trails barely seen beneath sprawling ivy. Summer's heat dies down as the sun dips below the horizon. With Autumn just around the bend, a cooler albeit balmy breeze whips around them with a bit of vigor. Having not been out to the ancient forest in a few weeks, Kuroo felt as if he had forgotten how beautiful the place was. There were fewer fish, yes, but there were plenty of other things to hunt such as deer and pheasant. Their scents linger on the game trail he takes Nami down as he leads them toward the center of the forest.

His companion, Saru, quickly takes to the trees and scampers up the wide trunks to leap from one to the other. Kuroo smiles and gives his head a little shake before turning his attention to Nami beside him. "So, Nami, what do you think so far?" He asks, not only to make polite conversation but also to get to know more about her and what she thinks. "Is Tojo-Kai living up to its name?" There is humor in Kuroo's tone as his eyes crinkle lightly at the sides.

"Speech"