infinite darkness beckons me

Once she'd made the journey to the Oaks by herself she felt more confident in going again. The visitors from the north were interesting and so far they seemed to be really good fighters. What better way to expand her knowledge than by sparring another one of them? Kina raced through the Dragon's Blood Grove over to the Oaks, diving into the under brush. She'd seen groups of coyotes wandering those lands lately and she had no interest in becoming a snack. Especially not for such icky, mangy creatures.

Kina trotted through the forest, looking for a good spot to have spar when she noticed a dark-pelted boy with horns. He looked to be about her age, perfect! She cleared her throat. "Hello. My name is Hattori Kina, I am looking for someone to spar. Would you wish to duel me?"