It had been weeks since Ichigo had gained her perky follower. Weeks since she lost her way to home. Weeks! And she was sure was wasn't even closer to finding her home at all. She basically gave up the search for her old home and is just hoping she could find a new place to settle down in before her loud follower noticed she'd lied about knowing where to go. Though really she wondered why he hadn't pointed it out yet. Maybe he was just enjoying her company and had forgotten that she had a goal. He was chatty enough. Talking about all sorts of things barely ever quite.
It was weird being around someone like him for so long. She'd already grown used to not speaking, to loneliness, by the time he'd pushed into her life. And having this constant companion here was uncomfortable but also welcoming to her. Still the longer he stayed near her the more persistent a anxieties were of the idea that he would leave. She knew the second she found a subtile cave she'd have to get him to actually leave somehow. Even though his company made her feel safer, less alone, it also scared her into getting comfortable with company. Scared of how strong the pain would be if he left her after that. So she would make sure he was gone... Just maybe later rather then sooner. She thought with a quick glance at him.
