Being placed with Hakuren, Leila and Mado wasn’t something Leon had a problem with; in fact, his team seemed to be far easier to get along with, seeing as how he didn’t have to walk on eggshells around them. That likely would’ve been the case around Harper and Jasper, their quieter and more docile natures bringing out a softer and more nervous side of him that Leon didn’t particularly appreciate. Hakuren seemed like a promising leader, Leila gave him a knowledgeable vibe and Mado… slightly off but alright to him. He certainly hoped she wasn’t as homicidal as his gut was hinting at.

The caves sounded like the perfect place to hide something; if at any point of time someone had decided to hide an object – or even a [i]song[/i] in Yonder, the dark depths of a cave sounded like a rewarding location, obscure and deserted enough to ensure no wayward tourist would go traipsing around and accidentally uncovered something they weren’t meant to.

As the first group departed in search of clues, Leon offered them a parting smile and a small wave, wishing them luck. Certainly, if the other group had some luck first, that would mean less work for them. As much as he’d have liked to deny it, Leon wasn’t one to appreciate energy-consuming activities and work. The less the better, his lazy mind agreed with the notion.

The sound of Hakuren’s voice brought his attention back to the dark-haired teen. Leon’s bright eyes watched the male silently. As Hakuren distributed their roles, a wide smile made its way on Leon’s face. [b]"We'll be the sweet-talkers. Don't slip up or we might lose a vital piece."[/b] 

“You have nothing to worry about. This is where fifteen years of playing the loveable, welcoming host comes in.” Leon didn’t even bother hiding the amusement in his voice, startled at the fact that his people-skills were coming in handy in a serious situation, for once. Sure, his sneaky smooth-talking had gotten him out of countless tight spots but now, finding this song was their key to the human world. Having never been through the rest’s ordeal and having spent two weeks in a merry tour of Nowhere, Leon wasn’t in all that hurry to leave yet though a nagging feeling deep inside told him that opinion would probably change soon, and radically.

The finer points of the plan were quickly running though his mind and being processed before Leon offered feedback, his tone slow and calculating. “Don’t you think they’ll start asking questions about that ‘survey’ of ours, especially if the rest of the village isn’t included?” It was a small concern but a concern nonetheless, something Leon felt needed to be addressed in order to eliminate any excessive risk. Nevertheless, Leon felt a bit of impatience set in and he bounced on his feet lightly, eager to get going. 

After the discussion was over, Leon absently smiled to his group and, shoving his hands deep into his pockets, he started off at a slow pace towards the southern part of the village, minding his pace and not going too fast. What kind of question were supposed to be the most effective? About living condition, all the more? Thousands of possible conversation topics and openers went through his mind at a hundred miles an hour, some immediately being dismissed and some being put away as possible. Though he’d had nearly two decades of training in socializing, this was an entirely new situation. Apprehension butted its way up to the front of his mind, flashing all sorts of unwanted scenarios and situations from his mind until Leon shoved them back down, but not before garnering useful information – what to avoid. 

The apprehension still lingered but he assured himself things would be alright, his usual confidence surfacing until an easy, relaxed smile took over. Socializing was something he was immensely comfortable with – now, only to utilize it.