[ whoa. nice moves-- nature manipulation? that's new. the warning is kind enough to note, and it helps him from reacting too wildly to the sudden blooming around the stranger's feet.

doesn't stop him from letting his dog get closer to one of those roots, though. Gyokuken nudges at one with its nose, then looks up at Megumi as if to say is it okay?

Megumi rests his palm over his familiar's head. reassuring. ]

...No. This area seems to be clear. [ minus him and this guy, who are both probably the weirdest people in this 10-yard radius. ] Either way, I'm glad the first person I've come across here seems to have some sense of urgency.

[ just... sayin'. a little prickly, but strangely genuine. ]