Heavenfall

A nod, "Jade is precious but protecting our souls only goes so far if some demonic spirit is shredding our bodies. It is something to at least consider."

"I only have two small pieces I was going to make a necklace or bracelet out of. If I was given access to more material, I could experiment to see what sort of weaponry could be suitable."

"Hopefully, when the time comes for needing it, the expedition will have some to spare. But, yes, I only have one piece of my own at this time."

"I am not so sure. The Seidou and Crab have only just now found mines of it. There isn't much yet being pulled from the earth. I would guess that what the Rats handed out to us all is as much as we have."

"Then it seems we will be very reliant on our sorcerers." He grins a little, "I'll do my best to keep you safe."

"As long as you let me stand in between you and the enemy, I can be the wall and you the archer upon it."

"I suppose I can accept that."

Satone leads the two of them back up to the entrance of the cave.

"Well, I did not feel anything as we traversed the left side. It was too dark to see how wide it was and if the right side is worth going down as well."

Jin looked at the flickering lantern. Despite it growing brighter as they moved towards the entrance it was still far darker than when they had started, "I do not think the candle would last for much more delving... even in normal darkness. I guess we shall have to be satisfied that nothing attempted to eat us."

"The wards I helped a priest yesterday put up should contain if there is anything else in here, I think."

Once they get into the light from the setting sun, Satone stretches.

"Well, it was nice speaking with you again."

"You as well, Satone. Don't be a stranger... and do talk to Shinjo."