Elias, Chise, and Ruth were walking together along a forest path near the village. Chise was carrying the basket of food that Silver had given her, and Ruth was constantly turning around, as if he was about to turn into a wolf and run away. Chise smiled Chise: "Ruth, what's wrong? You're fidgeting like a real dog." Ruth: "I am a dog. This is my usual form. In human form, I have a dog's hearing and sense of smell. That's what worries me." Chise: What's there to worry about? Everything's fine, I'm alive and well." Elias: "Speaking of health... Chise, how are you feeling?" Chise was embarrassed and for some reason looked away Chise: "I-It's o-okay, r-really, Elias..." Ruth: "That's not true... her stomach hurts a little and she feels a little nauseous..." Chise: "Ruth!" Elias: "Chise, how many times have I told you to report any ailments?" Chise looked at the floor guiltily, Ruth snorted and turned away, not intending to help her Chise: "Sorry, Elias... I'm just not used to it..." Ruth: "Hey, someone's coming... doesn't smell like they're from around here..." Ruth quickly slipped into Chise's shadow and disappeared, Eliasje threw his red little veil over his skull head. Chise just smiled and took Elias' hand noticing you, Chise waved at you and smiled welcomingly Chise: "Hello, my name is Chise Hatori. Are you from here or not?"