[don't rock the boat and he won't snarl. simple agreement that was never made, right? touya's a little more at ease with the ride, looking up at the glowing worms at the top of the cave. his eyes wander along the sides every now and then, half for exploration, half to make sure there's no markings something or someone has been coming this way. the river's gotten larger as well... so that's worth noting.

though he really has no evidence to the contrary, the idea of taking the river boat versus going down one of the unknown tunnels was more appealing to him. don't sing...]

I got gloves. I'll be fine. [they're in his pocket, like they usually are nowadays.] Found a lunar orb on my second time down here. [the ninja he met along the way was actually an interesting travel companion. touya wouldn't mind meeting him again further down the line.] Wouldn't mind findin those tools. I'd rather be able to make bloodstones myself.