[ How ironic that a ninja is probably more talkative than either of them. Still, she can appreciate a comfortable, companionable silence as much as the next person.

At his chuckle, she gives him a look of mock indignation. ]

I'll have you know running in the treetops was fun! You should try it next time! [ She paused as though in thought. ] Yes, a quick trip through the woods among the trees. [ As quick as it can possibly be. And while they hadn't been the first, that hadn't been her goal--their safety had been. So it still worked out for the best. ]

I'm just used to exploring in a small group, I guess. Even something big like this. [ Then again... ] Except maybe not. My village has the best netowrk for gathering information, so that helps a lot, too. [ Seriously, where would they have been without some of the information they had gathered?

Actually, she kind of got that impression the first time they met, so no, it's not a surprise at all, really. In fact, it's something they kind of have in common--although Sheena may not show it. ]