i've got a lovely bunch of coconuts

Erik had filled him on the downward spiral of Vidarr upon Tenshi’s death. Though he wasn’t as close to Vidarr as he was to Hattori, Akito still felt a sense of… fatherly bond with the man. Figuring he should probably say his goodbyes while he could, Akito set north to Fenrir’s Maw. He was already in the north of Auster when he’d happened upon his brother so the journey the rest of the way wouldn’t be so terrible.

Missing the comfort and humidity of the bamboo, Akito attempts a shortcut through the archipelago. The cluster of islands provided a breeze and cool warmth that felt more like home. Rising with the sun and hoping to finish the last leg of his journey that day, he was surprised to see a familiar form not far down the beach.

Akito watches Maki for a moment until he hears her yelp loudly. Being the diligent warrior that he is, Akito makes quickly strides toward her. “Maki, are you okay?” He asks once he’s within speaking distance, grey eyes looking her over to see where the pain would be emanating from.