I've gotta stick to the plan... 'cause there's no "Plan B"

She knew slightly the effect she had on her mother, though with time she would realize how much sway she held over the maned woman. Nausicaa was as sweet and innocent as the first spring rain, but in the future wouldn’t hold herself back from using her relationships to gain what she wanted. For now the tiny girl would follow along with her mother’s orders and keep her promises. Myrrh beamed as Philly promised the monster was gone, but the smile faded as her mother warned again of her catching her outside the den. Nau offered her mother the tiniest hint of remorse, but really it was from being scolded and not her actual wrong doing. She didn’t like upsetting her mother, but she loved the freedom of being outside the den.

However, her tiny pity party quickly wrapped up as she was offered a bit of play. Nausicaa brightened considerably, jumped up and embraced her mother. She enjoyed playing more even than sneaking out of the den. ”Hide and seek tag!” She managed to squeal, not realizing such games would eventually lead to her love of hunting and exploration.