[ Despite that flighty first impression, Jion's pretty focused and guarded once they get going -- this is sort of a mission, after all, and he's always been taught to take jobs seriously. He forges ahead at a reasonable but steady pace, tryng to clear the path for Reim on the way.

Still, after the nth time Reim has to stop to untangle himself from a busy, Jion gives him a curious look. ]

um, so, you're some sort of traveling reporter or writer or researcher, right? [ He steps forward to bat aside some small branches, giving a thoughtful cant of the head. ] You're kinda dressed different from how I expected. I thought people like that would dress more like ... uh.

[ Pause. He didn't actually finish that thought before opening his mouth. ]

... going on a safari?