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Mano had left Kyrian at the camp that the two of them had set up, heading out with trident in hand to see about finding them something to eat. He'd seen a few interesting animals since they'd entered Oba, the sort that he felt would be tasty if caught and roasted over a fire. He meant to catch them two of them something delicious, cook it up, and then they would be ready for the next step of their journey. At least that was his thought until he turned to look at road that he was, for the most part avoiding. There wouldn't be anything walking around the roads since it was often busy with people. One couldn't find prey on a busy road... but they could find a Leaf Tribeswoman?

He starred for a long moment at the one walking along before him, his head cocking to one side, "Phaedra?" He murmured to himself, wondering what had brought her here. Was this where her journey had brought her? He started forward toward her, lifting a hand to wave it, "Hello there, Beautiful! What brings you here to Oba?" He called out, curious if she'd remember him since their meeting had been a short one. Well, short but rather exciting given that she'd gotten tackled by a Yaelian serpent. Maybe due to that excitement she might remember him? He hoped so at least.

Mano found himself starring, his smile falling as he heard the tone in her voice, "Phaedra?" He murmured, blinking as she tripped and fell. It was that tumble that caused him to rush forward, trident in his hand. His mind was racing, wondering what was going on. Was she alright? Had she gotten hurt? Attacked? It could be the weather given that it was so hot and dry here in Oba. He dropped his trident before he fell to his knees next to her, looking her over closely, a serious look on his face.

"What happened? Are you injured? Dehydrated? Talk to me, Phaedra!" He sounded genuinely concerned as he looked her over. If she was injured what was he going to do? He wasn't a healer, neither was Kyrian, he supposed that they could gather their things, as well as Phaedra's things, and head to the closest city. While he had been meaning to only go to the outskirts of the cities of Oba if it meant taking care of a beautiful damsel he'd do everything he could do to help.

After he gave her a once over, and didn't see any bloody wounds, he helped her to sit up before he dug out his water skin from his pack, "Here, drink. It will help strengthen you stave off the heat."

"Gone there?" He asked, worried now that someone had been mean to her. Had they roughed her up? Picked on her? Stolen from her? He supposed that there were many things that could have been done to her, something he knew well himself. That she didn't want to go back to Jauhar was something that he understood as well. He hadn't wanted to go back to Matori for the longest time, something that he was doing his best to go against on his current trip... though it seemed as though his trip was also meant to happen so that he could find Phaedra again. It was likely due to the influence of On'os, the God of Fortune must have nudged him in this direction.

Giving a smile he said, "I am glad that you thought to come find me." That someone would think him reliable enough that she'd follow after him caused him to smile. Shifting himself so that he was on one knee, his back to her, he said ,"Come on, I will see about bringing you back to where my companion is waiting. We can all sit down, chat, and see about where we want to go next in our journey. I think that it might be good if you see a healer, just in case. Oba can be really rough on those who aren't ready."

"It will give us a chance to pick up some more supplies too. If we are all going to be traveling together we will need plenty for everyone." He said, giving her a gentle smile.

"Ahhh... I see. That must have been hard..." To learn such a terrible thing, that her mother wasn't her mother? That wasn't even something that he could comprehend himself. Pushing himself up to his feet, pack over shoulder, and two tridents in one hand, along with Phaedra on his back. He was feeling a bit like a pack beast at the moment he realized after a few steps that it wasn't exactly all that much strain on him. Seemed he was in better shape then he thought.

Looking over his shoulder he gave Phaedra a smile and said, "You can stay with Kyrian and myself as long as you need, my green eyed princess. I hate the thought of you being all alone." He'd rather she stayed with them, cheered up, and felt better.

Mano found himself smiling a bit despite himself as he got the kiss on the neck, it was unexpected but very welcome. He turned to look back at her, his cheeks coloring just a touch at the question about Kyrian, "I know it might sound silly but he might have been my first love back when I was a prentice. That's a secret though." He said, giving her a little wink, "He's a good friend too, one of my lovers, and various other titles. He was hurt recently too, abandoned by the person who was supposed to love him, and I want to protect him as well."

Looking ahead again he said, "If I could save everyone I care for, keep everyone safe, see them happy and smiling I would do anything in my power to do it." How he wanted to do so, to protect his friends and lovers, to make sure that they were kept safe from... well, everything. It was a dangerous world where a lot of people were hurt by others, and if he could protect a few from that and make them happy then Mano was turn happy as well.

Mano shook his head, "Not imposing at all, Pretty one. I think you should stay with us for as long as you like! If you want to come along to Matori I see no reason why you can't." He gave a smile as he continued to walk, heading in the direction where the small camp was located that Kyrian was waiting at. It wouldn't take too long for them to get back where they would all be able to sit down and chat he thought to himself. He thought that it would be nice, to sit with them both, chat, and share a meal... and in Mano's perfect world share other things.

"You cook?" He asked when she was suddenly offering to make the lot of a meal while Mano 'snuggled under the blankets' with Kyrian. Giving a bright, feline like grin, Mano said, "You're more then welcome to join us under those blankets, Beautiful." He said, giving her a playful wink.

Mano gave a smile, "It... does. I mean, I am looking forward to going even if I am a little uncertain about it all." He murmured, then shook his head, "But that isn't something that you should worry about. You should just worry about resting up." No reason to burden her with his issues when she had a lot of her own issues that she had to work through. He wanted to protect both Kyrian and Phaedra from the world meaning that he would be the strong one for them both. Here was hoping that there would be some sort of good news waiting for them when they got back to Matori or else he wasn't sure what he might do.

Turning to look back at the girl on his back he gave her a once over as she spoke, then chuckle, "I suppose you do have a tree in your hair, huh? Well, even so, I think that you look nice... ah! Though if you'd like we are staying near an oasis, you can probably soak there if that helps?" He knew he'd done so himself when they arrived at the camp to get himself cleaned up and cooled off. Getting a nice soak might be good for the pretty Leaf Tribeswoman.

Giving a chuckle he said, "I don't think you could scare Kyrian, you're too pretty for that even with your tree hair accessory."