[Atsuhi tried, but it was still weird. They were only tomatoes and basil leaves, yet he acted as if it were fine cuisine. The compliment was also strange; he did not know if Atsuhi was just weird or attempting to get on his good side for some reason.]

Planning can be the difference between life and death. Try it yourself.

[He got back on the saddle and gestured to the spider.]

Whenever you're ready.

[While Atsuhi proved to be somewhat competent in battle, there was still the issue of his lack of awareness for his surroundings. Because of that, Rory decided to accompany him. Chances were likely he needed the extra protection.]