[ Rinoa's smile when Hijikata approaches is one of relief. The more the merrier in this situation, and while he may not have wings of his own, the fact that he's on a flying creature will surely help him against the Malboro-like creature as it swamps its surrounds with horrid gases and poisons. She came prepared to help people stay off the ground as necessary, but the less magic she has to expend, the better. Right? ]

That's me. I'm glad you came; this is gonna be much easier with two of us. Hi, it's nice to meet you!

[ A weird time to greet someone, perhaps, but it's there— and offered not only to Hijikata himself, but also to the bull on which he rides. Her eyes crinkle in a brief, broad smile, and then Rinoa turns her attention back to the creature, pointing out the dangers around it. ]

How do you fight? Do you need to be close to it? I have magic that can protect you from some of its effects... but we still have to be careful.