OOC: Sorry for the delay here! I've been really busy that I just haven't had the energy to keep up with posting. Will try to do better. That said, I'm going to do a small time jump so we can continue to progress the story.
Nodding to Conner as he took command of the situation for the team, Rackley jumped up into one of the trees on his right and proceeded to keep watch over the team as they made their way through the forest. Drawing Washi and Taka, he transformed them into Aoshi before proceeding further. Feeling the cold breeze blow against his cheeks, he shivered slightly as his body slowly adjusted to the cold weather. Despite the cold wind, Rackley always found that he enjoyed the outdoors where everything was living and free.
If only the Grimm weren't around... he thought as he jumped from branch to branch in pace with the others. Jumping down from the tree he was in, he continued his pace as he walked quietly and carefully so as to not make any noises from stepping on a dead branch or leaves while keeping watch of the general vicinity. Finding another nearby tree, Rackley jumped up onto a branch to get a better viewpoint before moving forward.
1 hour later
After what felt like the entire morning, the team came within view of the mine. Looking over the area from a vantage point up high, Rackley took notice of a few nearby Beowolves that were prowling around the entrance to the mine itself. Noting what he saw, quietly climbed down and moved over to where he last saw Sandy. Spotting his teammate, he motioned quietly to get his attention before moving closer.
"Th-the mine is up ahead. Sp-potted a f-few Beowolves, b-b-but aside from that, it looks deserted..." he mumbled, trying to stay quiet while mustering up the courage to talk.
"Th-the others should b-be here soon. W-w-were you able to s-see anything?" he asked while still trying to keep a lookout for any ambushes or attacks.