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Eir thought about what Devon said. Sure, they were going to be traveling for a week... but she figured when she was tired of being cramped inside here, she'd go up top and train, or sit somewhere and meditate. Ah well. Eir looked at Jin, wondering. "So... why are you on the trip?" The things he studied didn't sound useful, but maybe she was missing something.

"You know, I thought they didn't want students along." Eir looked at Amity. Everyone had to have graduated the academy. The idea of university had never even crossed her mind. "So it makes sense there wouldn't be kids here." Though as soon as she said that, she thought about it. These guys were professionals. They'd spent years studying and perfecting their crafts... they were all likely older then she was. Oh no! SHE was the kid here!

"But don't worry. I'll do my best to make sure nothing bad happens to anyone on this trip. It's my sworn duty to protect-" She paused when she heard footsteps approaching. As the door leading to the outside of the carriage opened, Eir had leaped onto the back of the seat, drawing a dagger from where it rested against her thigh as a blue grimm entered. But, the female offered them cookies, and she was so... bright; so cheerful. Eir practically fell off the seat with the next bump in the road. "UGH!" This had to be exactly what her master was talking about! She needed to slow down and think, not simply react. Eir flopped onto her back in the middle of the aisle as she sheathed the dagger once again.

Amity looked over at Tabi, grinning a little. "Nothing that interesting." She held the book up, shrugging a shoulder. "I picked up a book of myths about the Above, to see if there was anything about this place we're going. No such luck, but it's a good read anyway..." Even if some of it was definitely questionable... "You can give it a look if you want to." She added with a smile, sinking back against her seat.

Amity nodded at Eir, and grinned a little at the proclamation. "That's your job, then? I just signed up to be support, whatever needs to be done sort of thing..." She trailed off when the door to the top of the carriage opened, and waved a hand at the new compartment companion. "Hey, you haven't missed too much--" The bump jostled Amity and she quickly grabbed her bag and book to avoid them falling, looking over at Eir.

"You alright?" She tucked her bag under the seat and her book next to her. She didn't expect smooth sailing, but it'd be a shame if anyone got a bump on the way there.

"Fascinating, I had read a bit about the Swirling Sands area. Would you mind telling us some stories about your tours? To help pass the time?" It would a great to hear more about the area and certainly would be entertaining.

Jin paused surprised and smiled up at the Kumiho that just joined them. "Thank you, fresh food is always appreciated." He took a cookie and paused looking at Eir. "Experience," he said dryly. He might be new but he would managed.

"Though I really don't think you need to use a knife to pick up a cookie," He added.


Last Carriage roll call (Jin/Eir/Devon/Tabi/ More to add without tripple quoting people)

Troy had an idea of where they could start but before rushing ahead, it was probably best to speak with Miss Honeymint first and discuss plans. The carriage had filled up more than he had recalled and was harder to navigate around others more than he had anticipated. He was polite as he tried to skirt between and around those who were chatting, apologizing for interrupting as he went. The naiad clearly wasn't paying attention to what was happening behind him because suddenly he felt someone push against him and cause him to stumble forward. "Ah! Who in the..?" He turned around and came face to face with the fae that was trying to make her way up to the front as well. "Oh...pardon me, are you trying to go talk to Miss Honeymint as well?" Troy regained his composure with a light smile as he addressed her.

Ligeia - Middle(?) Carriage

Ligeia had made a point to arrive early to the departure point. Her main goal had been mostly to claim her choice of seating, establish herself there. After all, since she was going to spend a week cooped up in a carriage with a bunch of strangers, she wanted to at least claim a window. The hallowed hybrid opted for a middle carriage and was pleased to find a spot in the back with a window to set up in. Ligeia had nestled in, leaning against the window and curling up low in her seat, one foot propped up on her bag, making herself right at home. Producing a book and her earbuds, the hybrid lost herself in her reading until after a while of the convoy being on the road.

In time, the woman's muscles were feeling cramped up from her odd curled up position. Rising to her feet and stretching all of her limbs to their full extent, Ligeia sighed, blinking around at the various other passengers of the carriage. Quite some variety among her fellow passengers. Stepping into the middle aisle for a bit more wiggle room, she shook out a few more kinks as she started toward the kitchenette. Her advance was slow, partially for making her way through conversations, partially from her curiously getting a bet view of her fellow riders. A redheaded kumiho appeared lost in a book of her own, a romance novel if Ligeia's skimming was correct. She gently tapped the daydreamer and offered small smile, as minimally toothy as she could manage. "I've heard of that series. Been thinking about picking it up. You'll have to let me know what you think of it."

Some were still getting settled, some were chatting. A thought came to her, a chance to maybe open a door with those she was sharing this leg of the trip with. Clearing her throat, she raised her voice above the conversational whisper she had directed to the reader. "I'm going to get some tea. Would anyone like any drinks or something to snack on since I'll be scrounging about? I don't mind. Might as well, since I'm heading that way," Ligeia finished her offer in a tempting sing song.

Every time the hybrid across from her relaxed, Clare's posture seemed to straighten in response. Her eyes often drifted over Cyan, before quickly looking away in the distance, nervously hoping to lock eyes with someone else. Sure, Chris and her were having... troubles, but she shouldn't... well... With a small cough, her mind returned to their conversation. "Honestly, Marie didn't seem the type to care all too much about confidentiality," she said with a laugh, although she had found the chimera's attitude more frustrating than humorous at the time. Clare smiled at Cyan's wink, and watched with interest as she sat up. It was amazing how fast and comfortable she had seemed to have oozed into the seat, Clare wasn't sure she'd ever bother getting up again.

At the mention of food, Clare's smile turned wry. She had packed plenty of food for the trip, of course, but they really didn't know how long they'd be away - it was important to ration. Of course, mentioning rations at all could send people into a panic. What if they rioted or mutinied? Mind swirling with anxious scenarios once more, she smiled nervously at Cyan. "I could go for some tea and cake, personally," she suggested merrily, clasping her hands together as she suddenly stood up. "I was already thinking of making a cuppa, and the petit fours Missy made for me would go perfectly!" She gestured for Cyan to follow her as she led the two of them into the kitchenette, not even noticing the two who had been trying to find her as she hurried by. She could see this area getting crowded in the days to come, so she filled up the kettle and began to let it boil as quickly as possible. "How does chocolate chai tea sound? With honeycomb and dark chocolate eclairs, of course," she trilled, her tail perking up at the mention of food.

Embi-lamb

Eventually the carriage started filling in and more people entered. Well she was getting her wish of working on her people skills. Still she was a bit startled when she was asked about drinks. It seemed as if some one else had the same idea about making drinks. So in the future that was a good ice breaker. “Well if it really isn’t too much trouble, tea would be nice if they have any fruit teas” oíche spoke up politely before quickly looking over the other members of the carriage. Hopefully they would all get along for the rest of the trip. It would be kind of suffocating if none of their personalities matched, but she Had books she had downloaded to read just in case. Oh wait... manners. She forgot manners. “Thank you for offering”