The territory was vast. Already within the lands for a full night and part of the following day, and she still had yet to see it all. The Ichikan guest hadn't met anyone yet, other than her gracious host, and she was content with that. No need to rush into the faces of the unknown. Though she was eager to make the aquaintances of the Ichikan warriors, she knew better than to go looking for them. As her Shepard would have said, 'look for trouble, and one would certainly find it.' Of course her spirit was for the sake of furthering her knowledge, but it may not have appeared that way to one that did not know the Nomad ways. She could learn patience. Time was still on her side.
And patience had awarded her a generous roam over the landscape; feeling the soft grasses beneath her paws as she ran freely without the worry of being stopped and questioned. She had seen the ranch house; a peculiar place that housed assorted animals bred and raised for Ichikan purpose. X'yrin had only encountered a horse once in her lifetime and it was through negotiations with another tribal bands of wolves. They rode the backs of these monstrous beasts as a show of dominance over the weaker animals. She didn't like seeing the burdened creatures at the time, but came to learn that they were also used to transport her brethren further than their own legs could carry them. They were remarkable, resilient animals. But in her eyes... they would first be considered food. Her survey of the hold had only been for a few minutes in fear that her stomach would encourage her to do something atrocious.
The better part of the night before was spent securing a keep for herself, a place kept secluded from wary eyes but within the territory as she remained their guest. Admittedly it was strange at first, residing within another's territory to sleep. But strangely she felt at ease for once being able to shut her eyes and allow her body to relax without worry of something sinister sneaking upon her. It was the most restful night she had had in a while.
The auburn dame awakened to the morning light refreshed and high spirited proceeding into a quick catch for breakfast and a hearty run through the Phoenix Forest. Adrenaline coursed through her veins as she wound through the spindly trees, taking the turns as though they were fangs aimed for her flanks. Light upon her paws, she dodged them with ease and found pleasure in releasing her bound energy. So relieving... a well needed reprieve from countless days of monotonous trek. However she could not forget her reason for being here. Not to play, but to learn. But where to begin?
The lands were so vast she couldn't fathom where to begin, whom to speak with or where to go. The Abbey seemed appropriate but the Nomad found discomfort in its atmosphere. Adopting one's religion was...touchy. Having her own beliefs forsaken for another was utter sacrilege and the Abbey felt like a place of a particular practice. With a hung head and tucked tail, she fled from it the day before and swore she would not return again, thereby sacrificing perhaps her only reliable means of meeting others. Ah, but it wouldn't have been worth the effort if this had been easy.
Rather than exhaust herself with menial practices she chose instead to explore the lands again this time with a slower, more comfortable Secui formed stride. To truly taste the air and see how the sun shone upon the Ho-en land. Haste abated, perhaps she would have better luck wandering the expanse of the verdant Valley. Her striking pelt clashing the fresh green, one could only hope she'd be spotted.