I think so. The most important thing to Kija is his status as the Hakuryuu, and being a dragon confers to him certain powers. If I had to guess, provided there are more of these--they'll offer us some kind of protection.
[ Looking around now. Is there a way forward from here, or only backward? ]
[ It is definitely a strange color, but... if she holds it tight in her hand, she'll definitely get the feeling that it is something important-- probably something that should be held onto. ]
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[ She has something even better to thank her with. Because she will hop off of Yona, and dash over to the base of a tree. ]
Pukyuu!
[ Little squirrel paws are digging away at the dirt ]
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[ She'll kneel and try to help Ao clear away the dirt. ]
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It can't be another acorn....
[ right? ]
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It's... a pink scale? I've never seen anything quite like it before.
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[ that much she'd stake her life on. ]
But I've never seen one in this particular shade.
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[ Looking around now. Is there a way forward from here, or only backward? ]
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[ She releases a triumphant cry when she finally reaches what she has been searching for, and pulls out...
TADA
It is a pink scale. She holds it up for her to take, very proud of her hard work. She has gotten you a gift! ]
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For me? Thank you. I'll take very good care of it.
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And once Hiryuu and her are finished discussing (and saying goodbye to Ao), they can continue east! ]
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East! ]
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Do you want to come with us, Ao?
[ she pats her shoulder welcomingly ]
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Pukyuu~~!
[ Now that you intend to take her out of this place, whoever is equipping Ao gets +1 Charisma!! ]
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well
+! AO
snuggles back; she missed this dang squirrel ]