[ taroutachi at least probably has size on his side for making the jump, although he is also quite heavy. if he falls down he won't exactly die though, he'll just ... break. nevertheless, he feels that if he can somehow help others that he should do that first. it will be a good exercise in being more involved.

rather than jumping right away, he stays behind. caeli might give a boost but taroutachi is also offering. he is strong enough to lift someone and give them some air in their jump at least. ]

If you feel up to it, please allow me to help you get over.

[ what these winged creatures are, he has no idea. legendary or mythical creatures like the tsukumogami perhaps. either way they clearly don't want to be friendly and he doesn't want to be friendly with them either. none of the swords are ever far from their vessels if they can help it, and so he's been carrying the 10lbs blade with him everywhere. handy, that.

and now the oodachi is unsheathed and held defensively by tarou as he remembers to look around him and make sure that no innocents are in the way. ]

Please go to safety! I will meet these foes like a raging storm!

[ they can get dramatic in battle ok ]

[ now after enduring the cold, taroutachi approaches the summit along with others. he's been little concerned with any snow accumulating on his head or shoulders as he walks. in fact along the way one may find him sitting down and getting gradually more and more snow piled on him as he meditates.

but as he reaches the top and the sun comes up, there is a sense of hope. he approaches the shack in hopes of finding information or useful items (despite his scouting abilities pretty crappy). the sight waiting for him and whoever might have followed is far from useful though. ]

All this blood ... was it even shed for any reason?