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Kani hated being this close to the border. She hadn't even thought about anything outside of Matori since she had come back home, let alone dared to come so close to Oban territory. It made her skin crawl knowing that the oppressors her and her family had escaped from were nearly within walking distance from where she was now. She would have never come back under normal circumstances, but her father had insisted that they needed supplies from Baun. Why they couldn't just get their own supplies elsewhere, she wasn't exactly sure. Perhaps it was a ploy to get her out of the house in some small way. Her father always seemed so worried about that. Like the dutiful daughter she was she went anyway, despite her disdain for the journey. It wasn't comforting to be going at all, let alone by herself. There was a strong chance someone would try to speak to her while she simply wanted to grab the supplies and go. She had no time for idle chit chat, especially not when she had her father and brother waiting at home for her. She wasn't exactly sure they'd be able to function without her help. All the more reason for her to return quickly.

Grumbling softly to herself, Kani began her search through the small village for the supplies her father had requested. There couldn't be too many shops around after all. Too concerned with hunting for the shop and leaving than what was going on in front of her face, it wasn't at all surprising when the young Matori girl slammed into someone in front of her. She landed with a huff on the ground - despite nearly being an adult she was still quite small after all. Just her luck someone would be in the way as a road block for her.

Kani hesitantly took the young man's hand, curious as to why he would apologize so much. She was the one in the wrong after all. She hadn't been looking whatsoever and now she had collided with the other Matori in front of her. Hardly his fault at all. After being helped to her feet, she quickly brushed herself off in an attempt to get the dust out of her clothes. Though some might not call what she was wearing clothes. The silken material clung to her and exposed all of her stomach, and the large slits on either sides of her skirt practically showed off all of her legs. Not exactly the most covering things, but for the coast of Matori it was nice to stay cool. If it happened to bother others then they would just have to deal.

"There's uh...no need to apologize. I was the one not paying attention. I'm not really from around here either, nor do I want to be," she sighed, glancing around. She really didn't want to be there. "Baun is far too close to the border for my liking."

"It would be safer for us if we just broke away. Then there would be no more trying to use our people for everyone else's gain. We could finally be truly free," Kani sighed, wishing there was a way to get away from the Obans somehow. They had taken her mother away and really her will to do anything other than help her family. If it wasn't for the noble taking interest in her mother she may have lived a semi-normal life. Though that was a bit of a stretch since they would have still oppressed them.

"Why would you want to go into Oba territory? That is incredibly dangerous, even if the war is over," Kani said, concern lacing her voice. She was sure he was out to get something by going there, but even so she was always concerned about her people crossing the border, even if she should be focusing on her own business.

"I've seen a shell similar like that before," Kani said softly, moving closer and touching the shell on the leather strap. She knew she had seen the shell somewhere before, but she was having the hardest time remembering where from. Leaning forward some to inspect it further, Kani didn't realize how close she was to the young man before her until she practically bumped her nose against his chest.

"Oh sorry," she blushed, quickly taking a step back. "I'm just positive I know that shell from somewhere. What is your sister's name? Perhaps I have met her before." She was used to people coming in and out of her village looking to find their lost loved ones or return to their old homes. It was quite a common thing nowadays and she had helped many a soul in her time living there. Not that she particularly liked it.

Kani squeezed his hand gently in hers, nodding as he said her name. She had bumped into the girl by the shore while they had both been collecting shells. She was definitely an interesting Matori to say the least. Jelanii seemed very enthused about finding the girl, so the least she could do was help him in some way. It was her duty to help after all, and she liked the guy. He was interesting to say the least, and if she was being honest quite handsome as well.

"I have indeed met her. While I was collecting shells. We ended up bumping into each other and dropping everything," Kani explained, her hand still resting in his.

Now that she thought about it she really hadn't introduced herself. Well wasn't that embarrassing to say the least. Generally she didn't exactly care because the ones she was helping were there to receive help and then move along, but Jelanii was a bit different. He hadn't really asked for help for anything. All he wanted to know was where his sister was. An honorable thing. If she had been split from her brother she would be fighting to do the same thing he was even if it was dangerous.

"My name is Kani," she smiled at him before continuing to explain what she knew of Cerith. "She was trying to make it back home and got lost. I know that much. Also she's very pretty." She was struggling to figure out just what to say about the girl. She didn't really know what he wanted specifically so she was trying to offer up anything that came to mind.

"We could perhaps discuss it over food? If you would like that is. I don't really have any other plans other than picking up what I needed, and if I can help you in any way then I will. It is my duty of course." Always talking about duty, that's what she did. Her parents had ingrained it into her and as much as she disliked interacting with people she did so anyway because it's what her parents expected. Even though her father told her she didn't have to work so hard, she did so anyway to make him proud. All people were out for something, and while she didn't like others because of it, Jelanii seemed different to her. Obviously he was out for something, but at least he was honest in what he wanted. She had no issue with that. It was the people who hid what they wanted.

"As for appearance well...her hair is a lot longer than mine and more wavy than anything. It goes down to her waist! How can someone even manage that much hair? She also still has her shell like yours," Kani explained, gently lifting up the shell around his neck and brushing her finger against it. "It's on her forehead though. And oh, speaking of shells. She's not exactly a good shell hunter," she chuckled.

"Oh I couldn't allow that. I'll pay for my own food. It would be too much trouble for you to pay for both of us," Kani said, smiling at the Matori. She didn't want to owe him anything either. While he may not say she did, she would feel as if she needed to repay him someway or another. "I do know of a decent place farther into the village. It's small, but their food has been enjoyable every time I've gone. I can take us there if that sounds acceptable."

She hardly made it out of her home most days, so she wasn't exactly a good judge on food to say the least. She did all the cooking for her family and whether they liked it or not they never said so. The small tavern she spoke of was a frequent stop for travelers so from time to time she ended up there to help people in return for food or goods for her family. She just hoped Jelanii didn't mind it too much. His company had been refreshing and far more welcomed than most others she dealt with.