Restless

Diligo looked into Sagari's eyes and spoke as calmly, and yet as firmly, as people would consider possible. "No, don't worry, it doesn't bother me at all."

Diligo wasn't really too worried about getting lost. As a boy he had looked into complex scientific diagrams, and since he was young he had learned to memorize them. In comparison, he realized, a simple forest was nothing. He wouldn't lose his path. And besides, he now had someone who needed his guidance, at least in a way. Diligo had never been needed for anything before; this was all so new to him. He smiled and glanced at the ground, just at the moment to realize what was below him.

"How unusual," Diligo stated, as he ducked down to take what he had found. He took reddish flower from the ground and held it out to Sagari. "I haven't seen these since.." He paused, unsure of himself. "In a long time. Their certainly quite rare, at least where I lived."

"It is a bit awkward to find such things here. The forest is usually too hostile for such things. And its not even connected to its roots.." Diligo, at this point, noticed Sagari's grip grow more firm, but rather than make him uncomfortable, it seemed to strengthen him slightly, like a bond between entities growing ever stronger.

"You know, I didn't realize it before just now, but, if you don't mind me saying it, your voice is quite elegant, I've never heard anything so before." Diligo said. He chose not to mention the fact that where he lived before, few people were younger than 35, and few of those people were female. Diligo heard something incredible in Sagari, their was no reason to give specifics.

It was getting darker outside, but color was still recognizable, and though Sagari's blush was slight, Diligo found it to stand out. Diligo had made his comment relatively casually, but now that someone had reacted, it brought a whole other emotional factor into things. Diligo had almost forgotten how people responded to actions in the real world.

"Its nothing, I just, speak my mind, I suppose." Diligo finally replied. He looked into Sagari's eyes and realized, quite suddenly, what the future may have in store for him. People are incredibly interesting, he noticed, and though he honestly doubted anyone could be as enchanting as Sagari, he was curious what would come of humanity.

"No one's said such to you? I can't help but feel either you're being highly modest, or many people simply lack senses."

At Sagari's scream, Diligo launched into guard. Stupid paranoia, he thought to himself, realizing it was only a twig.

"Perhaps I do; see something, that is. But I doubt its just me, I just met you, but you seem quite amazing." Diligo stated. Suddenly, another sound began, something very unlike anything before. A rustling in the bushes in front of them. Diligo (Stupid Paranoia) assumed a sort of guard stance, and though subconsciously, his stance placed him between the shrubbery and Sagari. Diligo waited as something began to make its way from the bush.

Diligo hesitated, but took a step towards the bush. Whatever was on the other side, he intended to have the upper hand.

"Something, is over their. Not exactly sure, to be honest." Diligo said. "Can you fend for yourself? I don't want to endanger you." He rose his hand up, prepared to strike at any moment. He checked, a strange glare in his eyes. Something people rarely see, a look of pity, and resolve.

Suddenly, the bush shook violently, and pouncing from it; a fox. Diligo took a double take, a silence. Stupid Paranoia...