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Uzumati was enjoying the warmer weather. With the shifting of the seasons it seemed that the trees of Tale shined even more in the sunlight and that the smaller creatures were truly beginning to stir. The wildman had spent some time hunting in the morning and after a nice meal was simply relaxing in a field under the sunlight. Almost like a giant beast the young man stretched out his arms above his head before crouching low so that he could turn in a circle before settling down on some softer ground in a meadow just outside of his woodland home.

Even the clouds were perfect for him to get a good nap. Smiling to himself Uzumati grunted happily before twisting once more and closing his eyes. Just a few moments of rest...surely that was okay, right?

So much for peace and quiet.

Uzumati groaned as something suddenly connected with his side. Thankfully for the girl the man was still somewhat dazed even as she rolled off of his body. At first his instinct would have been to snap at whatever creature had pounced him but now that they had backed off Uzumati just found himself blinking in confusion instead. What in the world had just happened?

Narrowing his gaze against the sunlight the man seemingly glowered towards the other leaf earthling, "Ah." He grunted with a nod before raising up from the ground himself. With a frown Uzumati began to brush off his clothing before glancing towards the stranger with a sniff. She wasn't someone he had seen around here before. What was up with all these strangers just coming into his territory lately?

Uzumati just raised a brow at her apology before nodding once more. Of course she hadn't expected anyone out here since the area was normally isolated and wild - that was why he lived here. The man just continued to brush off his clothing before her bag caught his attention. Had she been out here to collect things? He had ran into someone before who had taken a few plants from around his woods. Curiously he pointed to her bag with a small frown, "Collecting... things?" His voice was gruff and it was obvious that he didn't speak much since his words had a rather interesting accent - almost feral like a beast was speaking - to them.

Uzumati just found himself blinking in confusion towards the girl. Tea merchant? What was that again? The man frowned thoughtfully as he tried to piece together the word and the item it reference. His uncle had given him something like that before right? Or had that been more of a medical thing? Uzumati sighed as he glanced between the girl and her bag again, "What tea?" He finally found himself asking rather sheepishly. It at least was an improvement from just grunting but still didn't give much. He rubbed his throat thoughtfully though before shaking his head, "No pain."

Honestly he was trying to remember those things called 'manners' that would keep him from simply grabbing the bag she had and sticking his hands or head even inside to check it out. But Uzumati did move a few steps closer to the other leafling in an attempt to get a better scent from her and the bag. She definitely smelled of something strong and herbal - he just didn't know exactly which since it seemed to be a few mixed together.

Uzumati rose a brow at the question of boiling water and shook his head. He never did anything like this so why bother? Others were lucky enough if he even made a fire to roast some meat. He could build a fire though...Uzumati sighed as he glanced around thoughtfully. He still didn't have anything to boil water in though.

His thoughts stilled, however, as the girl reached out some leaves towards him. Seeing her sniff at them got his interest and as he closed his fingers over the leaves the man brought them to his own nose. Not expecting the strong scent immediately made him crinkle his nose and then sneeze in surprise. Rubbing his nose the man just made a face before handing the leaves back. These were supposed to make that tea? What was it medicine? The thought made him take a step back. He knew medicine thanks to his uncle and that stuff was not tasty at all.

Uzumati crinkled his nose again before shaking his head slowly, "Know medicine, no tea?" He blinked thoughtfully at her, "It's different?" He knew dried leaves and had tasted his fair share of them, just not in brewed water unless it was some strange concoction his uncle had prepared for his 'health'. Uzumati almost groaned at the memory of the foul, bitter things. But if the girl was willing to drink it with him then surely it wasn't so bad? That or she was a very strange creature who wanted to enjoy such an awful substance?

Uzumati gave her a wary look even as she told him it wasn't medicine. Could he truly trust that? The wildman gave one last sniff her way before finally listening. Worse case he could spit it out and then chase her off for lying to him. You never knew with earthlings after all. Unlike animals who were themselves these people were constantly changing and shifting in their words and actions.

And now she was wanting him to tag along? Uzumati leaned his head back in frustration before finally glancing at her one last time, "Fine." His uttered word was low and guttural but he was willing. At least he could get her out of here by following her home and then leave as soon as she was safely out of his territory. Now that sounded like a good plan to him.

Uzumati could only frown at the energetic girl. Did she not realize the hassle that this was? The man had to take a deep breath before keeping an eye out. If the witu were near then surely they would pick on such an easy target. She was fortunate to have run into Uzumati indeed since the beasts knew better than to fight with him. He had won back his territory many times after all - the scars attested to that.

Though he had to pause at her sudden questions, "Fav....orite?" The man shook his head, "Anything." Just anything so that he could drink it, satisfy her, and then be on his way. Who picked favorites anyways when you had to survive? Whatever there was to eat then that would work!