[At least one of them has some sort of magic on their side. Being completely stripped of the powers that became so familiar to them suddenly makes him feel powerless. There's strengths to the transformations, but it's hardly the same as the magic of the Keyblade.

They're going to need all the luck they can get with this job.

Riku follows close behind, ears swiveling behind them every few moments. Just to be sure that something wasn't going to stalk them through the forest. Like Sora, his nose itches with the burning cwyld, particularly when they get a little too close to an infected plant or tree. He rubs at it a few times as him that would get the scent out of his nose.]

Yeah. Should be able to. It's already getting stronger and fresher. So we're going in the right direction. [His nose wasn't as good as a dog's, but it would be good enough for them.

There's a deer that zips past them in the opposite direction, catching Riku's eyes and clearly distressed.]

...Definitelt the right direction.