@giibbonbeng continued from {x}
The medicinal herbs and edible ones did not go by unnoticed, making Alkebu-lan ponder if she was taught by her in that area. Memories of a being who lived for centuries could be muddled, at times. She still had yet to have everything completely sharpened. Such was one of the curses she became allotted with, something hidden baboon had carried for who knows how long.
The sight of moving blackness slithering forward did not deter Alkebu-lan. In fact, it only prompted her to gaze upon Tongbi's form with curiosity, as eyes flashed with luminescent red. Had she always been able to do that? If so, it was beyond remembrance at this point. Other's seemingly amicable attitude was enough encouragement for bandit to proceed, hand placed on heart in mock wounding.
"So I was expected? Tch, it appears I am loosing my touch." She then flashed a jesting grin gibbon's way. "Is what I would say, had I not wished for this outcome." Eyes slowly closed for a few seconds, then lips portrayed some more somber smile to Tongbi, akin toward warm spot of sun. "If you would spare me a moment... I would desire to tell you a story, one whose ending has yet to be written."
